Doomscrolling, fear and dread: Away from frontlines, India-Pak tensions take toll on mental health

Rising India-Pakistan tensions have sparked widespread anxiety, even far from conflict zones. From children fearing war to adults obsessively doomscrolling, psychological stress is mounting. Mental health experts urge balanced media consumption, emotional support, and mindfulness to cope with vicarious trauma caused by fear, misinformation, and the unpredictability of conflict.