A teenager who spent years battling selective mutism, a disorder which meant she could only talk to members of her own family, has revealed how she managed to overcome her fear of speaking to ...

A 15-year-old girl with a condition that makes it hard to talk says she wants to fulfil her dream of performing on stage. Scarlett, from Flintshire, has selective mutism, a severe anxiety disorder ...

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MANY children can be shy in certain social situations – but selective mutism is a lot more extreme than the typical case. The severe situational anxiety disorder, which can affect children and adults, ...

Belle* is six years old. Like many children, she is a playful and often boisterous child at home with her family. Unlike many children, she has an anxiety disorder which renders her speechless and ...