Girls more prone than boys to social anxiety: New Singapore study

Girls see a sharp spike in social anxiety between the ages of 8½ and 13, reaching levels significantly higher than boys by age 13, a local study has found. Led by Assoc Prof Setoh Pei Pei from NTU SSS, the study warns that unchecked anxiety can affect mental health, relationships, and academic or work performance later in life.

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