A dimension within Economic & Social Stress
This theme addresses the impact of climate change, technology, and work-life balance on individual and community mental health and well-being.
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AI-synthesised pieces woven from many community voices on this theme. They may contain errors or interpretation — they're a reflection of the stories, not a record of fact.
We and the people around us feel more stressed nowadays than before.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
Certainly, nowadays we also feel more worried than before, and we also experience mental stress.
— gobardhan pangi
Nowadays, there is a lot of stress, tension from work, family, and employment.
— Kachala Choudhary
I feel more stressed than before.
— Kachala Choudhary
Yes, we feel more stressed now than before because of seeing all these things like forest destruction, environmental degradation, and heat.
— Kachala Choudhary
Also, the stress from exams, the lack of time, economic problems, distractions, and the pressure to get good grades.
— Installation Visitor
I am experiencing more mental stress now than before. Please give the names if possible: Kamaliguda Gorakhunta Malkangiri
— Trinath badanayak · Kamarpalli, Malkangiri, Odisha
Are you feeling more worried or stressed than before these days? Yes, I am feeling it. What to do?
— Rajesh Mallik · Boudh, Odisha
Earlier, there was no problem; now there is a lot of stress.
— Kachala Choudhary
Yes, earlier and now, in this technology era, a lot of pressure is being faced.
— Ramadas Badanayak · Udulibeda, Malkangiri, Odisha
To see. We are living in tension daily now, engaged in worldly work. And as traditions change day by day, we are experiencing even more tension.
— Prasanna Pradhan · Mayurbhanj, Odisha
They are the stress from exams, lack of time, economic problems, distractions, and the pressure to get good grades.
— Installation Visitor
economic problems, distraction on social media, academic pressure, lack of time, emotional or family problems.
— Installation Visitor
Are you feeling more anxious or stressed than before these days? Yes, I am.
— Rajesh Mallik · Boudh, Odisha
We feel more stressed nowadays because the heat is increasing. The sun is getting stronger, and rain is happening untimely.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
Yes, we feel more stressed than before because now the era of mobile phones has arrived, unlike before when it was about stories and sports.
— Vijay Kumar bhardwaj · Kasdol, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh
Nowadays, minds are more stressed than before. Forests, heat, everything is increasing. Forests are also being cut, and the heat is rising.
— Kachala Choudhary
Yes, I am feeling more stressed or mentally pressured than before. Name - Muka Sodi Village - Gangalaguda Panchayat - Potrel Block - Korukonda District - Malkangiri
— Champa Gatan · Pujariguda, Malkangiri, Odisha
adapting to a new stage, that is, learning new responsibilities, schedules, and study methods, organizing tasks, times, exams, and personal life. Also, academic pressure, which involves fulfilling evaluations, presentations, and high demands. Also economic problems, which are expenses in materials, in transportation, food, also with fatigue and worry, and this can affect emotional well-being. In another case, it would be work and study at the same time.
— Installation Visitor
Some of the challenges students face are the lack of time to complete all their homework, study for exams, also sometimes stress and the pressure to get good grades. Another challenge is avoiding distractions like cell phones, social media so they can concentrate more on their studies, right? Also, sometimes there are difficulties understanding certain topics or courses.
— Installation Visitor
Limited access to technology, physical and mental fatigue, competition among colleagues, difficulty understanding some topics.
— Installation Visitor
Inflation and high cost of living, everyday essentials, rent, school fees—everything is expensive; the middle class is also troubled.
— VEER SINGH SIJUI
We are facing this predicament because we are observing the present era.
— Sudhakar Pradhan · Gandhinagar, Rayagada, Odisha
Worried about the road problem.
— Vinita Singh Yadav · Chhapaka, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
When people are under mental stress, listening to the advice of elders, socializing with their companions, and visiting shops and markets, etc.
— S Guruteli · Jamuguda, Malkangiri, Odisha
My family and my agricultural work gives me satisfaction. Now a days every people are in stress due market rate and low income.
— Anil Kumar Das · Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha
One of the challenges that students face are challenges such as adapting to changes, completing their tasks, managing stress, and overcoming economic or personal difficulties to achieve their learning.
— Installation Visitor
In today's era, due to internet problems, our education has also been affected.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
One of the challenges, students face challenges such as organizing their time, understanding new learning, avoiding distractions, working under pressure, and maintaining motivation to continue studying.
— Installation Visitor
Worried about inflation
— Vinita Singh Yadav · Dharura, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Due to LPG shortage, the prices of LPG have gone up, so we can't eat much because we have to save a lot. It's very difficult because we have to save a lot. Due to this, petrol prices have also increased. Petrol prices had increased earlier, it was around ₹100 before. Now it's around ₹108. So, if someone was putting petrol for ₹300, now they have to put it for ₹400 daily. Because of that, it's very difficult for me to manage our daily life and figure out where we are going.
— Urvashi Sriraman · Mugalivakkam, Chennai Corporation, Chennai
It feels to me that in the coming times, farming remained very difficult, our work got a bit stalled, and now we can't do it as we understood previously.
— Rupesh Maravi · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
Due to living conditions
— Sunita Kumari · Ghorawal, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
This summer has been quite difficult, especially because I spend a lot of time travelling between college, hospitals, and coaching classes. The heat feels much more intense than previous years. Even short walks in the afternoon can be exhausting. What I've noticed is that many people underestimate the effects of dehydration. In the hospital, we often see patients with dizziness, headaches, or heat-related illnesses. Personally, I carry a water bottle everywhere and try to drink fluids regularly, even when I'm not thirsty. I also avoid going out during peak afternoon hours whenever possible. The heat has definitely made studying and concentrating harder because it can be very draining physically.
— Sanjukta Chanda · Kuthambakkam, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
I get happiness from my family daily. Nowadays, I feel more stressed from work. When I feel sad, going to the temple makes me feel better. For the people of the village to feel happier and healthier, outdoor games facilities should be provided by the government.
— AbhiLL Ipsa
Response 1: We have been badly affected by the LPG situation here in Kannur. Our last cylinder took almost 6 weeks to arrive. In between we managed with an old kerosene stove the smell and smoke was awful. The price has gone up so much compared to even last year, it's really straining our monthly budget.Response 2: My neighbour runs a small bakery and he says fuel costs are killing his business slowly. He needs two cylinders a month minimum and each refill costs more than the last. He's had to cut down on home deliveries because petrol for his bike is also too expensive now.Response 3: At home we've started being very careful. We use the electric kettle and induction stove for small things and save the gas only for proper cooking. My father drives an auto rickshaw and the petrol price increase has really hit his daily earnings. He used to save something every month but these days it's barely enough. We're hoping things improve soon.
— Shalin Sanish · Kumbam, Kannur, Kerala
Some challenges that students face are internet access and the use of the
— Installation Visitor
Yes, we too have been affected by the rising prices of gas and oil. Earlier, household expenses somehow managed, but now it's difficult to manage the budget every month. With gas cylinders becoming expensive, we use them very carefully. We try to use less gas and cook food quickly. With petrol-diesel becoming expensive, the cost of commuting to farms, markets, and jobs has also increased. Many people are now using shared vehicles or public transport to save some money. The impact of inflation is directly affecting family savings. We want the government and concerned departments to find a good solution as soon as possible, so that the lives of common people can become a little easier.
— Kumari Ankita · Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh
Face more population, pollution. Now, vehicle pollution is high. There are more vehicles, all the trees have been cut. All the animals have decreased. Because of that, pollution is increasing a bit.
— Installation Visitor
There are various types of problems in our village, and there is a need to work on those things as well.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Mandla, Madhya Pradesh
The voices in this theme were gathered by these organisations through their community reports.
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