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Urban Anxieties: Historical Perspectives and Modern Impacts
This chapter investigates the connection between urban living and mental health, particularly the exacerbation of anxiety through modern technology and social media. It reflects on historical viewpoints, comparing ancient Rome's perspectives with contemporary psychiatric theories, while examining the cultural nuances surrounding family and social norms. The discussion emphasizes the need to understand anxiety as a complex human experience rather than merely a medical condition, advocating for acceptance and philosophical contemplation over pharmaceutical solutions.