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Social Isolation Schema: What Is It and Signs It’s Affecting Your Mental Health

Jennifer McDougall
4 min readSep 14, 2022

Social isolation schema is a mental health condition in which people feel isolated and lonely, even when surrounded by others.

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It can cause feelings of depression and anxiety, as well as difficulty interacting with other people. Social isolation schema can be hard to detect because it often shows no signs or symptoms at first, but the more isolated you feel from others, the worse it will get over time. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prevent social isolation schema before its effects become severe enough for treatment.

What is social isolation schema?

Social isolation schema, also known as social phobia, is a mental health disorder affecting how you interact with others. It’s defined by the fear of being alone or away from other people. If your social isolation schema has become so severe that it impacts your daily life, it may be time to seek professional help.

Social isolation schema can develop in childhood and adolescence before moving into adulthood, becoming more problematic for many individuals.

What causes social isolation schema?

Social isolation schema is a complex, multifaceted issue. Many factors can contribute…

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Jennifer McDougall
Jennifer McDougall

Written by Jennifer McDougall

Host of Life Refined podcast 🎙️ Personal Growth | Self-Improvement | Wellness 💡 Helping you level up your mindset & life. https://linktr.ee/jenmcdougall

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