Delhi University student's death leads to experts urging counselling, family support

Mental health professionals call for urgent reforms in colleges and at home.

- TIKAM SHARMA

In light of the recent tragic death of a student from Delhi University, mental health professionals are urgently calling for structured emotional support systems within academic institutions.

They stress the necessity for every university campus to house dedicated mental health counselors. Simultaneously, families are urged to foster open, empathetic, and non-judgmental communication with their children to combat the escalating mental health crisis among the youth effectively.

"Many students endure their pain in silence," says Deeksha Parthsarthy, a psychologist at PSRI Hospital. She explains that students often refrain from seeking help due to fears of judgment, stigma, or doubts about confidentiality. Sometimes, they simply don't know where to turn even when they're experiencing intense emotional turmoil.