A National Mental Health Survey in India revealed that nearly 14 percent of the population in the country necessitated active mental health interventions. The need to provide mental health support and counselling in schools should be one of the top priorities of educators to ensure their holistic development. India boasts the highest population of children and adolescents in the world and this further necessitates the need to bolster the mental health programmes to facilitate healthy psychological growth of the leaders and policymakers of tomorrow.

Educators, particularly in tier 2 and 3 cities, need to implement effective measures to establish a secure and inclusive school environment, fostering the mental health and well-being of students. Access to counselling and guidance can help cultivate lifelong mental health and well-being in students by nurturing their social and emotional skills. These skills encompass the ability to solve problems, effectively manage everyday stressors, build healthy relationships, and collaborate cooperatively with others, instilling a sense of autonomy and purpose.