Anca Elena Boalcă

Anca Elena Boalcă is a psychologist who analyzes the psychological impact of collective protests in Romania. She explains that the need to protest serves as an indicator of the mental health of the nation, suggesting that social and economic instability can lead to heightened anxiety and a regression to more primitive emotional responses. Boalcă argues that participating in protests can provide a cathartic effect for individuals, allowing them to externalize internal conflicts and reclaim a sense of control over their lives.