Abstract

Social anxiety has become a chronic mental illness where people experience many symptoms related to social anxiety issues and it affects their daily social interactions. Current times have also witnessed the impact of Covid-19 in this context. Society has faced anxiety and fear, due to medical and social reasons. A developed self-awareness has come forward. Different types of mechanisms have been identified to cure social anxiety. Along with talk therapy and the use of antidepressants, bioengineering has become central to trying to boost people's confidence. The article discusses basic concepts and presents recent developments in this field. Various tools, technological applications have been presented to improve the situation.

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