Sociologist to Lecture on Anxiety in St. Petersburg January 26

The lecture «50 Shades of Anxiety or How to Help Yourself Stay in Harmony» will take place on January 26 at the Indigo Hotel in St. Petersburg at 17 Tchaikovsky Street. It starts at 19:00, with an age restriction of 16+.

Anxiety, amplified by modern standards of beauty, success, and comfort, has become a notable social phenomenon. Interestingly, the lecture will be delivered by a sociologist, highlighting an interdisciplinary approach to the topic.

The current era is often described as the SHIVA-world, echoing the name of the Hindu god of destruction, Shiva. The acronym SHIVA stands for: Split, Horrible, Inconceivable, Vicious, Arising. This is a world of uncertainty, where «black swans»—unpredictable events with large-scale consequences—are frequent.

Sociologist Elena Dementieva, a Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and invited expert at the Higher School of Economics, notes: «We must acknowledge that today we live in a new era of information and social transformation, where offline and online environments coexist, and these two different realities shape a completely different understanding of the causes of anxiety.»

From a psychological perspective, anxiety is an individual«s increased tendency to experience worry in various, even seemingly harmless situations. The World Health Organization does not classify »anxiety« as a separate disease but distinguishes »anxiety disorders«. Sociologists, however, view anxiety as a social ailment, which will be the subject of discussion.

During the lecture, participants will learn how to prevent excessive anxiety, what self-skills are, and how they help in managing emotional state. Additional information is available on the Indigo Hotel«s website.