Mental distress is rapidly engulfing university students across Odisha, pushing many towards extreme decisions. The severity of the issue is reflected in official data: 22 students have died by suicide in different educational institutions over the past 15 months, as stated in the Odisha Assembly. This alarming trend has amplified concerns over the absence of qualified mental health counsellors in most institutions.

Student Deaths Spark Questions on Campus Mental Health

Instances of student suicides, particularly at KIIT University where three students have died within a year have prompted serious questions about the effectiveness of mental health support systems on campuses. While the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) mandates mental health counsellors in higher educational instituti

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