| Syllabus: GS- I, Subject:Â Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social sector – Health, Issue: Mental health |
Context: Increasing incidents of depression and suicide among young students,
 Factors responsible:
- Job scarcity and high fees fuel fierce competition in education.
- Parental expectations often disregard a child’s interests.
- Financial constraints limit access to educational resources.
- Changing family dynamics weaken family bonds, affecting social connections.
- Educational institutions often lack emotional support for students.
- Socioeconomically disadvantaged communities face discrimination, worsening their challenges.
| +1 Advantage For Mains (Data Points)·       Government administers only ~21% of colleges, while ~78% are under private entities (AISHE report, 2019-20).
·       Asia accounted for nearly 61% of global suicide fatalities in 2008 (The Lancet). ·       In 2022, over 13,000 Indian students committed suicide, comprising 7.6% of total suicide fatalities (NCRB report). ·       More than half of India’s population, 53.7%, consists of individuals under 25 years old. |
