What we watch does more than entertain us—it can shape the way we think, feel, and respond to the world around us.

In this episode of Understanding Adulthood, we explore the psychological impact of violent content and how repeated exposure to violence in films, television, and digital media can influence emotions, behaviour, and mental wellbeing. We discuss whether violent entertainment leads to aggression or emotional desensitisation, why children and teenagers are particularly vulnerable to violent imagery, and how media consumption can affect anxiety, sleep, mood, and emotional sensitivity.

The conversation also examines the difference between fictional and realistic violence, why some viewers feel emotionally numb after consuming violent content, and how certain messages can influence attitudes and behaviour without us even realising it.

For parents, educators, and everyday viewers, this episode offers practical insights into building healthier viewing habits while encouraging a more mindful relationship with the content we consume.

A thoughtful conversation about media, mental health, and the unseen ways our screens shape our minds.

Expert: Dr Ppurnima Nagaraja

Host: Sandy

Sound: Mahesh R.

Producer: Archita Puranik