21/04/2026
Dr. Gareth Bloomfield, with 20+ years of experience as Detective, NHS Psychologist, Commercial Director, and Military Performance Psychologist, shares how both adults and children process stress and how we can better manage it in uncertain situations.
We’re wired to look around and ask, what is everyone else doing right now?
In high-stress moments, that instinct gets stronger. We check group chats, scroll social media, and follow the news — searching for cues on how to react.
But constant exposure doesn’t just inform, it can amplify anxiety.
Stress is immediate. It’s what’s happening right now.
Anxiety is anticipatory. It’s what might happen.
And when we overload ourselves (and others) with constant updates or unverified information, we blur that line, making everything feel more overwhelming.
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