TW: Mentions Suicide
YOU ARE HEARD !
The rising of the student suicides in India is a reflection of the unheard voices and unrealized dreams. Children are taught and raised in such a way from an early age that they will help their parents achieve their dreams. Student fatigue is severe due to the heightened academic expectations on them.
Families typically disregard the strength of the children to pursue their passion. Students become more pronounced to anxiety and tensions when they are failing to fulfil the productivity standard constructed by society . The children are under so much pressure that it starts chronic disabilities and mental illness.
This will result in an inability to focus on studies and unable to function in society. The environment forces the children to be productive every second ,so they are compelled to be extremely productive ,giving no room for the necessary mental wellness.
There are other factors that contribute to the deterioration of mental health. It consists of the social media toxicity and the ineptitude to find healing friendships.
STRESS FACTORIES : More than 2 lakhs students flock to Kota, a coaching Centre in Rajasthan annually. Students are compelled to pursue careers in medicine and engineering in order to uphold the family’s reputation and to satisfy parents’ wishes . About 25 students have died this year ,the highest so far in any year. The figure was 15 in 2022,18 in 2019,20 in 2018,7 in 2017 as per Rajasthan police data. No student suicide was reported in Kota in 2020 and 2021 as the coaching institutes were shut down due to the lockdown. These statistics raise serious concerns.
The cost of untreated mental health to society is enormous saw the governmental policies to install spring fans to prevent children from hanging. To eliminate fans in order to decrease suicide is utterly irrational . Policies and strategies should be in place to promote better mental health and these shouldn’t be centered on fan and how it contributes to suicide. It is important to provide appropriate mental health care and to seek help as soon as possible.
A LOVE LETTER TO YOURSELVES: We are unique individuals with varying strengths and interests. Finding our heart’s desire and engaging in it is crucial.It will give rise to professionals in diverse fields. It is essential to take risks in order to leave the safe havens of stable employment created by social structures. This is how we provide a pathway for future generations to travel further afield with whole mental wellness.