Mental health problems are related to the shaped culture of a problematic society.
This article discusses the intrinsic relationship between mental health problems, especially anxiety and its derivatives, and the culture shaped by a problematic society. Through the analysis of data from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the high rate of anxiety in Brazil, it explores the influence of violence, social inequality and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the increase in these disorders. In addition, the article discusses the physiological aspects of anxiety, the role of social networks and narcissism as elements that contribute to maintaining a vicious cycle of seeking momentary rewards and stressing individual well-being. At the end, some recommendations are made for behaviors that can help to cope with these problems.
