In a society where economic insecurity and social pressures are widespread, the ability to preserve mental well-being is becoming an increasingly difficult undertaking.

Persistent anxiety can develop into depression and other mental health conditions, impairing an individual’s ability to work, maintain relationships and participate constructively in society.

Controlling inflation, expanding employment opportunities, protecting workers’ purchasing power and ensuring a fairer distribution of resources are not merely economic objectives; they are also measures that can strengthen the psychological security of society.

A child enters the world without an understanding of fear, uncertainty or responsibility. His days are governed by immediate needs, and tomorrow holds no particular threat. But as childhood gives way to adolescence and adulthood, the mind gradually becomes occupied with questions about education, employment, financial security, family responsibilities and social standing. What begins as a natural concern for the future can eventually become a persistent psychological burden. In a society where economic insecurity and social pressures are widespread, the ability to preserve mental well-being is becoming an increasingly difficult undertaking.

At every stage of life, anxieties assume a different form. Students worry about examination results, admission to reputable institutions and the expectations of their parents. Those who struggle academically may become apprehensive about their prospects of finding employment and earning a respectable livelihood. For graduates, the transition from education to professional life often brings the frustration of unemployment and uncertain opportunities. Later, marriage, raising children, meeting household expenses and caring for ageing parents introduce further responsibilities. Even a medical emergency within a family can destabilise an otherwise settled household, particularly when treatment is beyond its financial means.

These concerns are not unusual in themselves; they........

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