Mental Health, Anxiety & Disability: Dr. Amo Raju on Root Causes and Real Solutions

In this interview, Dr. Amo Raju OBE DL, disability and charity expert, tackles one of today’s biggest challenges: the rise in anxiety and mental health struggles, especially post-pandemic. He discusses why society must look beyond quick fixes and benefits systems and instead address the root causes: social isolation, loss of confidence, economic pressures, and the way our communities engage with each other. Dr. Amo Raju also highlights the crucial role disability charities can play in welfare reform and supporting people back into meaningful work, reminding us that lived experience often provides the best expertise. 💡 “You can’t cure anxiety with pills alone. We need to understand why people feel this way and start fixing it at the root.” – Dr. Amo Raju