India, Feb. 19 -- Following two tragic instances of student suicides on school campuses in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, schools across the city have intensified their counselling sessions for students. School administrators highlight that peer pressure rather than academic stress is a major concern, leading them to train teachers and involve parents in mental health initiatives.

Many schools have been proactive in managing students' mental well-being, addressing issues such as behavioural challenges, separation anxiety, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders through dedicated counselling departments and school management efforts.

Sheela Mallya, principal and Chief Academic Board member at Children's Academy, Kandivali, noted, "Nowadays, w...