The inwardness and constant lockdowns have triggered mental health and aggravated existing difficulties in people. Many people have also developed anxiety, depression and other critical mental health conditions due to the pandemic and its alterations to our social life. Social anxiety or social phobia is not about 'being shy'. The socially anxious are often judged and labeled 'flaky', without empathy. A small step towards sensitivity is to not dismiss an individual's emotions. If they cancel plans at the last minute, be kind and check on them, don't snap. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthDay