Change in behaviour of a child is a classical symptom of something not going well,” says Dr. Subodh Dave, Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. “And if you’re not on social media, you’re an outcast,” adds Prof. JS Bamrah CBE, Senior NHS Consultant Psychiatrist, speaking about the growing pressures facing young people today.
At a time when the UK is moving towards phone-free schools and debating stronger protections for children online, the bigger question remains: are we doing enough to understand the pressures, problems, and solutions behind rising anxiety in both children and adults? With 75% of mental illnesses beginning before the age of 24, and loneliness becoming a growing public health concern, this conversation feels more urgent than ever. Marking Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May), Why Are We Anxious? on India: A Story in the Making brings together Prof. JS Bamrah CBE and Prof. Subodh Dave in a deeply relevant conversation on:
•anxiety, stress and loneliness in modern life
• social media pressure, cyberbullying and children’s mental health
• the debate around phone-free schools and online safety
• how anxiety shows up physically and emotionally
• warning signs parents should not ignore
• immigrant experiences and culturally sensitive mental health care
• stigma around therapy, medication and asking for help
• yoga, spirituality, therapy and practical coping tools
• kindness, community and why early support matters
An honest conversation about the “anxious generation” and what action, awareness and compassion should look like in today’s world.
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