Key Points
Recent incidents of student suicides in India highlight the growing mental health crisis among the youth..
Despite efforts to address the issue, factors like academic pressure, lack of support, and stigma around mental health continue to contribute to this alarming trend...
Ganesh Kohli, founder of the IC3 Movement that developed the report, shared that most suicides among high school students were caused by five major factors, including academic pressure, family pressure, body image, college admission and financial pressure...
Anvi Kumar, a 17-year-old advocate for the mental health of teenagers and the founder of MindCanvas, said, "Many students feel overwhelmed by the competitive education system, coupled with the lack of accessible counselling and support in schools..
Social media and peer pressure further exacerbate feelings of inadequacy, making it essential to address mental health as part of the educational framework.". . Educational institutions and parents play a critical role in the mental health of students..
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