Tone can be difficult to discern and easy to misconstrue in a text message and according to mental health professionals, three little words can trigger an onslaught of anxiety. The top-tier text ...

They over-prepare for and overthink even the most casual interactions. For people with social anxiety about having conversations and engaging in interactions in-person, online alternatives, texting, ...

Texts are inherently difficult to decipher. Unlike in-person interactions or phone calls, these brief, digital messages lack many nonverbal cues ― such as eye contact, gestures or a smile ― that ...