In this episode of “Roadmap to Joy,” join licensed social worker Alexzis Figueroa of Embark Behavioral Health in Scottsdale, Arizona and student Baylee as they delve into the world of social anxiety and share valuable insights on coping with this common mental health challenge, especially among teenagers. 

 In this episode, they define social anxiety as an intense form of worry and fear about how others perceive us. Discover the difference between everyday worries and anxiety disorders, while learning about the importance of recognizing changes in behavior as potential signs for seeking professional support. 

Baylee opens up about her personal experience with social anxiety and how seeking therapy during high school was a game-changer for her. Learn how technology can be both a friend and foe in managing anxiety, as Baylee shares helpful tips for breathing techniques and affirmations. 

The conversation also explores the significance of community and connection in dealing with social anxiety, with valuable insights on 504 plans that can provide support for students facing mental health challenges at school. 

Discover practical advice for teens struggling with anxiety, including starting small to face fears and gain confidence in social situations. Parents will gain valuable tips on how to partner with their children in navigating coping skills and providing much-needed support. 

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• 8 Ways to Manage Anxiety as a Family 

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About Alexzis 

Alexzis is a licensed social worker, certified trauma therapist and an ASU Field Instructor for the School of Social Work. She has a wealth of experience in treating child, adolescent and adult populations struggling with mental health issues, complex/severe trauma and has a specialty in working with persons that have Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Alexzis is passionate about creating relationships with people and their support systems to create an inclusive and holistic approach treatment. She aims to ensure that each person can embark on a healing journey that blends their whole self, their culture and their vision of progress, with that of evidence-based practices. Alexzis is also Bilingual in both Spanish and English. 

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About Embark Behavioral Health

Embark has been helping people overcome behavioral health issues that may be affecting their everyday lives for over 25 years.   

Conditions We Treat Include:  

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• Depression.  
• Anger/mood regulation. 
• Family conflict.
• Anxiety.  
• Self-harm/cutting.   
• Bipolar disorder.  
• Social isolation.   
• Borderline personality disorder (BPD).  
• High-risk behavior.
• Bullying.

The Embark team has some of the most compassionate and educated professionals in the industry. Its core purpose is to create joy and heal generations. Embark’s big hairy audacious goal is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028. Exceptional treatment options, like short-term residential care, makes Embark the world's most respected family behavioral health provider.   

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