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How Modern Global Culture Fuels a Stress & Anxiety Epidemic | Dr. Shyam Bhat | State of Mind Podcast

In this episode of State of Mind, Dr. Shyam Bhat explores why stress, anxiety, and emotional burnout have become the new normal in today’s world. We are living in what Dr. Bhat calls an “insane world”, a culture shaped by hyper-individualism, material success, self-absorption, and constant comparison. While modern society offers technological progress and economic growth, it is also quietly reshaping our sense of self, connection, and emotional well-being. This conversation goes beyond surface-level mental health advice. Dr. Bhat examines how global culture, social norms, and modern values contribute to rising levels of anxiety, depression, loneliness, substance abuse, and suicide—and why mental health is not just an individual problem, but a societal one. Drawing from Indian philosophy, Eastern psychology, and spiritual traditions, Dr. Bhat explains why reconnecting with ideas of interconnectedness, transcendence, and collective well-being may be essential to counter today’s culture of hyper-productivity and materialism. This episode asks a powerful question: Can a society achieve success and innovation without losing peace, connection, and happiness? If you’re interested in mental health, stress management, modern life, emotional well-being, Eastern philosophy, self-growth, and the psychology of society, this episode offers a deeply reflective and eye-opening perspective. Timestamps 0:00 📖 Dr. Shyam Bhat shares an old Sufi story about a cursed kingdom. He relates this story as a metaphor for the state of current global culture and its impact on stress and anxiety levels. 3:32 📈 Dr. Bhat discusses the alarming statistics of stress, anxiety, and depression in today's world, emphasizing that they have become the new normal. He highlights the increase in emotional anguish and suicide rates, as well as the epidemic of isolation and substance abuse. 6:25 🌍 Why the individual is not solely responsible for their mental health issues. Dr Bhat argues that society plays a significant role in shaping the mental well-being of individuals, and the current societal norms contribute to the stress and anxiety epidemic. 9:50 🎯 What are the features of this ""insane"" modern world that contribute to the stress and anxiety epidemic. Dr Bhat discusses the increase in self-absorption, the emphasis on material achievement, the decrease in frustration tolerance, and the focus on the external rather than the internal. 12:38 🤝 Dr. Bhat highlights the importance of authentic relationships and the dangers of superficiality in today's world. He points out the obsession with language over behavior, which leads to a lack of genuine emotional connection and understanding. 16:29 🔍 The issue of hyper individualism and the toxic idea of the self as separate and disconnected from the universe. A healthier perspective is to recognize the interconnectedness of the self with society, culture, and the natural order of the universe. 18:46 ❤️ Do you need to say I love you to your parents to express love? Observations about an event hosted by a famous self help guru and how western ideas about love and communication are influencing our own rich cultural traditions 19:47 🌟 Dr. Bhat concludes by emphasizing the need for greater awareness and understanding of the toxic aspects of today's world. He encourages viewers to challenge societal norms and embrace the Eastern perspective of the self to find balance and true happiness in life. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To know more, follow Dr Shyam Bhat on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshyam_bha... Twitter: https://x.com/shyambhat WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6s..."