India, Aug. 29 -- High school and college life in India is often portrayed as an exciting, carefree time, marked by newfound independence and lifelong friendships. But, for many students, it can become a silent battle against the unrelenting pressure of coursework, the painful longing for family, and the stress of managing life on a tight budget. All of this can silently eat into a student's emotional well-being. In fact, there have been several cases where students have taken extreme steps of self-harm.

The statistics don't paint a rosy picture. Did you know that an estimated 13 per cent of adolescents globally live with a mental disorder, according to a report by United Nations International Children's Education Fund (UNICEF). Moreover...