Amidst ongoing political turbulence, particularly following last week's local election results and the subsequent scrutiny of figures like Sir Keir Starmer , many Britons may find themselves grappling with a sense of unease. The relentless churn of the 24-hour news cycle and the often-polarising nature of social media can exacerbate these feelings, making it difficult to disengage. Recognising this growing concern, Dr Chetna Kang, a consultant psychiatrist at Central Health London, has offered insights into what constitutes political anxiety. She has outlined six key indicators to watch for and provided practical advice on how to effectively manage and overcome these challenging emotions. What is political anxiety? “ Anxiety lies on a spectrum from general day-to-day worry which everybody experiences, right through to degrees of anxiety which lead to panic disorder or symptoms of PTSD ,” says Kang.…