A mental health survey held in a government-run Kalyan-based school revealed that nine out of 10 students feel overburdened by their studies. The survey was conducted to study the mental well-being of school students and what stresses them the most. The survey also throws light on how students try to find a way out themselves rather than approaching their parents or teachers.

“We have to provide a friendly environment to children so that they can openly talk about their problems and what stresses them out. During a survey, we found that nine out of 10 students were feeling stressed about their exams. The teachers and parents need to put combined efforts to normalise the pressure of exams on students. Further, 12.3 per cent of students expressed that school work makes them stressed the most,” said Rakshita Manglani, a social activist.