Archive · 10 Sep 2026
DU Professor Links ‘Always Right’ Attitude to Stress
Balram Pani spoke about stress at a Delhi University conference.
He said some people feel they are always right.
This attitude can create stress.
Students and young people are facing more mental pressure in a changing world.
Problems at home and work can make stress last longer.
Long-lasting stress can affect the body.
Pani mentioned high blood pressure and diabetes as possible health problems.
The conference focused on mental well-being and happiness.
Delhi University dean of colleges Balram Pani called believing one is “always right” a major cause of stress.
Pani spoke at a one-day national conference on mental well-being and happiness.
The conference, titled “Science Meets Social Science: Mental Well-being and Happiness,” was held on September 10.
He said mental pressure and stress have increased significantly among students and young people.
Pani said prolonged stress from problems at home and work may contribute to high blood pressure and diabetes.
- Who
- Balram Pani, Delhi University’s dean of colleges, addressed the issue.
- What
- He said an “always right” attitude is a major cause of stress and discussed rising mental pressure among young people.
- When
- September 10; the year is not specified.
- Where
- At Delhi University’s one-day national conference.
- Why
- The conference examined mental well-being and happiness amid growing challenges, stress, and mental pressure.
- Speaker
- Balram Pani, dean of colleges at Delhi University
- Event
- One-day national conference
- Conference title
- “Science Meets Social Science: Mental Well-being and Happiness”
- Date
- September 10
- Main concern
- Stress and mental pressure among students and young people
- Possible health effects
- High blood pressure and diabetes
- Reported stressors
- Problems at home and in the workplace