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Indian education system seen tackling mental health issues among students

The crushing weight of India’s education system has left students with more than just textbooks to carry. Long under scrutiny for its negative impact on student mental health, there has been a slow but steady improvement in its attempt to address and attack these issues in the past few years. A survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Organization found that 10% of school-going children in India suffer from mental health issues, with exam-related stress being a major contributor.