#HighFunctioningAnxiety

“I’m fine.” For many ambitious young professionals in Thailand, these two words have become a reflex—an automatic response designed to hide struggles with anxiety, exhaustion, and emotional fatigue. Recent research and expert commentary highlight that such reassurances may actually be a warning sign of a growing and often invisible mental health crisis among high-achieving youth, with significant implications for both employers and society as a whole. Beneath the polished facade of career success, a significant number of young people are battling what psychologists call “high-functioning anxiety”—a silent, chronic condition that often goes unrecognized until it spirals into burnout and deeper psychological distress (Business Standard).