{"id":17010,"date":"2026-04-14T01:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T01:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=17010"},"modified":"2026-04-14T01:05:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T01:05:47","slug":"unemployment-academic-pressure-financial-instability-driving-stress-surge-in-kashmir-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/unemployment-academic-pressure-financial-instability-driving-stress-surge-in-kashmir-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"Unemployment, academic pressure, financial instability driving stress surge in Kashmir: Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Seeking help not sign of weakness but step toward recovery\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Srinagar, Apr 13: Stress, once considered a temporary emotional response, is increasingly emerging as a silent public health concern in Kashmir, with doctors warning that a growing number of people, especially youth, are grappling with its long-term consequences.<\/p>\n

Medical experts say that stress, triggered by social, economic, and psychological pressures, is no longer limited to specific groups but is affecting people across all age brackets.<\/p>\n

\u201cStress is essentially the body\u2019s natural response to pressure or perceived threats, but when it becomes chronic, it can severely impact both mental and physical health,\u201d Dr Murtaza Khan, a physician, told the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO).<\/p>\n

He explained that while short-term stress can sometimes enhance performance, prolonged exposure leads to serious complications. \u201cWe are witnessing a surge in patients complaining of headaches, hypertension, sleep disturbances, and fatigue, all of which are directly or indirectly linked to unmanaged stress,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Doctors attribute the rise in stress levels to a combination of factors, including unemployment, academic pressure, financial instability, and social challenges.<\/p>\n

Dr Javid Ahmad Reshie, speaking to KNO, said that modern lifestyle patterns and excessive screen time are also contributing significantly.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople today are constantly exposed to information overload, social comparison, and uncertainty about the future. These factors collectively create a state of persistent anxiety,\u201d he said. \u201cIn Kashmir, additional socio-political stressors further aggravate the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Health experts warn that if left unaddressed, stress can evolve into severe health conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cChronic stress weakens the immune system and increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression,\u201d Dr Reshie said. \u201cWe are also seeing behavioural changes like irritability, social withdrawal, and substance misuse.\u201d<\/p>\n

Doctors said that stress not only affects individuals but also disrupts family life, work productivity, and overall societal well-being.<\/p>\n

Experts said that while stress cannot be completely eliminated, it can be effectively managed through simple lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegular physical activity, balanced diet, and adequate sleep are the first steps toward stress management,\u201d Dr Khan said. \u201cPractices like meditation, deep breathing, and mindfulness can significantly reduce stress levels.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Reshie stressed the importance of social support and open communication. \u201cPeople should not hesitate to talk about their problems. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness but a step toward recovery,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Doctors have called for greater awareness around mental health, urging institutions and communities to promote stress management programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is still stigma associated with mental health issues. Early intervention and counselling can prevent stress from turning into serious disorders,\u201d Dr Reshie added. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u2018Seeking help not sign of weakness but step toward recovery\u2019 Srinagar, Apr 13: Stress, once considered a temporary emotional response, is increasingly emerging as a silent public health concern in Kashmir, with doctors warning that a growing number of people, especially youth, are grappling with its long-term consequences. Medical experts say that stress, triggered by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17011,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17010","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-news","category-kt-front"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17010","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17010"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17010\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17012,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17010\/revisions\/17012"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17011"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17010"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17010"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17010"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}