The social anxiety blog
Learn more about social anxiety, the science behind Alena, and hear about the latest developments in therapy in our blog.
How I overcame social anxiety without a therapist
On my journey to overcome social anxiety, I unknowingly devised an action plan based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Here's my story.
Uncover the cognitive processes that drive your social anxiety
We talk to Dr. Mona Garvert, Lead Research Scientist at Alena, about cognitive processes – what they are, how do we define them, and how Alena therapy uses them to help you improve your social anxiety
Using Alena improves your social anxiety in just four weeks
Initial research from Alena shows that users are seeing three times the improvement in social anxiety scores over the control group, after using the Alena therapy app for four weeks.
What is CBT, and how can it help you take control of your social anxiety?
Cognitive Behavioral therapy (otherwise known as CBT), is the most effective treatment for social anxiety. Find out more about how it works.
Personalizing mental health - a Tech Can’t Save us podcast
In this podcast, Mandana discusses Alena’s forward-thinking approach with mental health, using Tech to help people be their best selves.
"Personalisation is key. At the end of the day, what matters is what's happening to me, my body, my brain, my life; therefore, it has to be specific to me”.