Mapping the opportunity space for student mental health services
This analysis piece explores the relationship between education, mental health and imagined futures of students pursuing higher education in India. Analysis is based on primary research done by Poocho with students enrolled in online and offline classes.
Written by Dr. Taapsi Ramchandani
In the wake of classes moving online, students have been struggling with everything from the lack of socialization, self-motivation, academic uncertainty and technological adoption. Since last year, mental health advisory panels and guidelines have been set up in India by the likes of NCERT and CBSE to ease intense academic pressure, cut-throat college competition, and consequent impact on school students’ mental and physical wellbeing.
In our conversations with students and young adults on the cusp of employment, mental health and the pursuit of happiness figured prominently in their aspirations for the future.