Why Are We Anxious? on India: A Story in the Making | Ep 50
From India A Story in the Making with Loveena Tandon by Loveena Tandon
May 12, 2026 · 36 min · Season 1 · Episode 50
About this episode
The episode discusses the rising anxiety among children and adults, exploring the impact of social media and the importance of mental health awareness.
“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…
People in this episode
Host: Loveena Tandon
Guests: Dr. Subodh Dave, Prof. JS Bamrah CBE
Topics covered
- anxiety
- mental health
- social media pressure
- children's mental health
- culturally sensitive mental health care
- community support
Keywords
- anxiety
- mental health
- social media
- children
- loneliness
- therapy
- support
- cyberbullying
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Royal College of Psychiatrists, NHS
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