- On Monday, a 15-year-old student Sanjay who recently took the SSC examinations committed suicide  in Alwal, he had anxiety issues. In the results announced on Wednesady, Sanjay failed in one subject.  

- Various NGOs in city state they receive close to 150 calls every day from students seeking support

In today's society, everything is portrayed as fearful rather than enjoyable. Students strive to pass exams not out of passion but because they fear losing respect within their families and communities

EKALAVYA MALLEPALLI | Hyderabad

Suicidal tendencies among students is rising with each passing day. The reasons are many but with proper guidance and counselling the malice can be stopped aver psychologists. According to Hyderabad-based NGO One Life, a counsellor from the organization stated that they receive around 25-30 calls from students seeking support.

During these calls, they provide counselling, and if children face mental health challenges or stress related to parents, they initiate conference calls with the parents to educate them, ensuring that students realize that life is far more valuable than temporary setbacks.

Psychologist Kavita Panyam of Mind Suggest Wellness Centre, speaking to Metro India, highlighted that these situations arise due to excessive pressure and a lack of tolerance for mistakes. Kavita, who counsels more than 100 children monthly, aged between 13 and 17, pointed out that children tend to overthink situations, leading to anxiety and impulsive decisions. She emphasized that a lack of emotional support can also be a contributing factor. Furthermore, pseudo-parenting practices in schools, which often involve surface-level discipline rather than genuine guidance, can do more harm than good. 

In today's society, everything is portrayed as fearful rather than enjoyable. Students strive to pass exams not out of passion but because they fear losing respect within their families and communities. Kavita stressed that education has become a burden rather than a source of joy.

G. Lingaswamy, Social Welfare School, Thipparthy, Nalgonda a government school headmaster from Hyderabad, emphasized the importance of counselling students, motivating them, and helping them understand that SSC or any examination is not the end of their journey. Yadagiri, a teacher from a Government School in Medak said that government teachers generally do not stress children, unlike private schools, where students are often expected to achieve 90% or above.

Kavita suggested that parents and schools should foster a "safe zone" rather than a "war zone." Parents should encourage students to cultivate hobbies such as painting, pottery, and gardening, which can serve as relaxing activities rather than keeping them in a constant state of stress.