Mental Health Support for Students: List of government organisations to consider for students' counselling

The spike in mental health cases among students has been a constant reminder to society about the challenges that need to be addressed immediately. According to WHO, mental health conditions, such as childhood epilepsy, developmental disabilities, depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders, are major causes of illness and disability among young people. Worldwide, 8% of children and 15% of adolescents experience a mental disorder, but the majority of them do not seek help or receive care. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-29 year-olds.

The Government of India has developed various initiatives to help young people deal with mental issues. These include online platforms, government help desks and organisations, and in-house counselling departments of various Institutes or Universities.