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Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
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Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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Blushing causing anxiety
Social settings with people around make me very anxious
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Anxiety keeps flaring up
Social anxiety when meeting new people
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Social Anxiety Disorder?
This is also known as social phobia and is a mental health condition characterized by a constant fear of being watched and judged by others. It can impact work, school, and other daily activities.
Typical Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder
- Feeling scared or anxious about blushing
- Feeling flustered or scared
- Stuttering / stammering
- Episodes of sudden, severe anxiety or fear
- Stressed over daily life
- Fears that are sometimes irrational or illogical
- Often feel uneasy and restless; unable to feel calm or at peace
- My anxiety doesn't go away or keeps coming back repeatedly
Diagnostic Questions for Social Anxiety Disorder
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are you anxious about blushing e.g. from embarrassment?
- Do you feel overwhelmed or frightened every day?
- Do you stutter or stammer?
- Do you experience sudden, intense anxiety or fear?
- Do you feel stressed or unhappy about going to work or school?
Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder
The treatment depends on the severity of the disorder's impact on your life. Treatment typically involves counseling or talk therapy, medications, or a combination of both.
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Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)
Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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