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India is witnessing a worrying rise in mental health challenges among students, driven by academic pressure, social media influence, cyberbullying, and limited emotional support systems. Yet, many schools and families remain inadequately equipped to recognize and address early signs of psychological distress. In an insightful conversation with The Interview World, Dr. Neerja Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO of Emoneeds, examines the factors fuelling this growing crisis and outlines the urgent reforms needed to strengthen mental health support for young people. From integrating emotional literacy into education and improving access to qualified counsellors to empowering families and building grassroots support networks, Dr. Aggarwal presents a comprehensive roadmap for change. She also highlights why privacy and confidentiality are indispensable to effective adolescent mental health care. This interview offers valuable insights for educators, parents, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and anyone committed to improving youth well-being. #MentalHealth #StudentMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Education #SchoolCounselling #AdolescentHealth #YouthWellbeing #MentalHealthSupport #EmotionalWellbeing #Cyberbullying #SocialMedia #Parenting #EducationReform #ChildDevelopment #India UNICEF https://lnkd.in/gK_dJri6