mental health in schools
Delhi Student Suicide Prompts Education Minister's Call for Mental Health Reforms in Schools
Nov 25, 2025 12:18 am CST
After a Class 10 student's suicide at a Delhi metro station, Education Minister Ashish Sood has demanded reforms at St Columba's School, citing Abraham Lincoln's philosophy on education. The tragedy, allegedly following teacher harassment, has sparked protests and raised critical questions about academic pressure, emotional safety, and mental health support in educational institutions across Delhi.
Alarming Rise in Student Suicides: 13-Year-Old's Death Highlights Urgent Need for School Mental Health Reforms
Nov 22, 2025 10:37 pm CST
A concerning trend of student suicides continues as a 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra jumped from her school building, with her father alleging teacher harassment. This marks the fourth similar tragedy this month, including cases in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Jaipur, raising critical questions about student mental health support, teacher accountability, and the urgent need for comprehensive anti-bullying measures in educational institutions across India.