What Are The Factors Affecting Students Mental Health In India?

By Ishika S.

9th August, 2023

Mental health refers to a state of emotional, cognitive and behavioural wellbeing. It is all about the individual’s thought process and how it reflects feelings and behaviour.

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“Here are some factors affecting students mental health”

Students have to study a lot to complete their syllabus and stay on track. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and stressed which is detrimental to students mental health.

Academic Stress

Losing Friends/Relationships

Students are more likely to experience grief whole going through a difficult situation or losing a relationship. Anxiety and loneliness can have a negative impact on our mental health.

Poor physical health is more common than you might think and It can impact self-esteem and the ability of people to achieve their goals. This can lead to depression, unhappiness etc and might be a contributing factor to students mental health.

Poor  Physical Health

Family Related

According to a study, Family problems or staying away from the family can also lead to poor mental health in students.

Hence, academic stress, poor physical health, personal and family relationships are all factors contributing to poor mental health of students.