Our levels of stress, anxiety and depression are higher than ever. So too are rates of stress-related physical illnesses such as hypertension, writes Louise Ellis

The insurer Aviva UK Health says that psychological stress was the primary cause of sickness claims last year. A Coventry University study, meanwhile, shows that in some parts of the country almost two-thirds of workers say they are suffering from stress-induced depression.

It seems that the more technologically advanced we become, the more strain this puts on us.

In an article on stress Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda suggests that the only way to combat stress is to completely transform our attitude to life.

Meanwhile, Times journalist John Naish examines ways in which technology is supercharging our “ancient fear-spreading instincts”.

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