youth mental health

On World Suicide Prevention Day, Dr Aninda Sidhana offers a toolkit for families, educators, and peers on how to help a youth in India who is silently battling fears, hopelessness, and pressures.

As student suicides rise in Kota, IAS Ravindra Goswami and ASP Chandrasheel Thakur are bringing empathy, systems reform, and hope—showing students that life matters more than any exam.

People with insomnia can feel dissatisfied with their sleep and usually experience symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, a difficulty in concentrating, mood disturbances, and decreased performance at work or academia.

When the WHO recently classified excessive playing of video games as a mental health condition, there were opposing reactions. The statement confirmed fears of parents across the world, while critics felt it was stigmatising.

The emergence and proliferation of the Blue Whale Challenge on social media provides a reminder of the need to reinforce positive interactions for youth.

It is vital that organisations and governments receive support to promote mental health education and promote coping skills in youth.