Mental Stress on Youth leading to undesirable outcome.
Mental Stress on youth leading to undesirable outcome. The recent incident of engineering student hanging himself in the hostel room has created a big storm. This is the 4th incident in a year. Student suicides in India point towards a critical public health and socio-educational crisis that has drawn significant attention from policymakers, educators, and the judiciary. • Numbers: Since 2006 at least 171 student deaths reported by suicide . • Growth Rate: Student suicide rates have consistently grown faster than the general population growth rate over the past decade. • Demographics: Young adults aged 15–24 account for roughly 35% of all recorded suicides in India. Notably, among children under 18, female suicides outnumber male suicides. Primary Contributing Factors 1. Academic Strain & Examination Stress ◦ Intense pressure for competitive entrance exams (JEE, NEET, UPSC). ◦ Fear of academic failure, social expectations, and high family investment. 2. Socio-Economic ...
