1 in 5 students rarely feel calm or motivated: Report

Over 40 per cent students are unaware of where to access mental health support in school, and nearly half have never received structured career counseling, an important factor behind rising anxiety about the future

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Students continue to face high levels of emotional distress, limited access to professional support, and growing uncertainty about their future, even as academic pressure remains the leading source of stress, a report said Thursday.

One in five students rarely experience the feeling of calm, motivation, or excitement, with girls reporting nearly twice the rate of persistent sadness compared to boys, said the ‘Student Well-Being Pulse’ report prepared by volunteer-based, Mumbai-headquartered 1C3 Institute.

Over 40 per cent students are unaware of where to access mental health support in school, and nearly half have never received structured career counseling, an important factor behind rising anxiety about the future, found the report.