Why? Because today’s students carry enormous pressures—exams, competition, social media, and expectations. And yet, mental health is often ignored.

“Mental Health of our Students has become a serious issue today.”

Across India, nearly 1 in 7 young people faces mental health challenges, and student suicides are at a record high (NCRB 2022).

Stress can sometimes sharpen focus, but too much stress can break us down—just like a guitar string.

“You’re not alone.” 💛

Actor Deepika Padukone opens up about the stigma around mental health in a heartfelt conversation with neuroscientist Dr. Murali Doraiswamy.

A powerful dialogue filled with courage, insight, and hope — reminding every young mind that seeking help is strength, not shame. 🌱 ✨

👉 Let’s break the silence. Let’s talk about mental health.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/cFhONVldyE0

🧠 Next Step in Our Learning Journey

To deepen our understanding of the mind and emotions, we’ll explore Netflix’s “The Mind, Explained” (Vox series) — a powerful documentary that makes brain science simple and relatable.

This week, let’s begin with:

✨ Episode 1 – Memory: Understand how memories are formed, stored, and why they sometimes mislead us.

✨ Episode 2 – Dreams: Explore what happens in the brain when we dream, and how dreams help us process emotions.

🎥 Let’s watch, learn, and grow together 🌿     Netflix’s “The Mind, Explained”

“Accepting our issues of mental health is strength and beginning of seeking solutions.”

Acknowledging stress, anxiety, or struggles is not weakness—it is courage. 🌿

Just like we visit a doctor for fever, consulting for mental health opens doors to healing.

☀ Recommended: Watch this TED Talk — There’s no shame in taking care of your mental health:

👉👉 TED Talk : https://youtu.be/BvpmZktlBFs?si=9LyC-AcjAjIAhu_Q

“Children need open conversations, not secret searches.” – Dr. Prerna Kohli

Children don’t need to be ‘figured out’—they need to be heard.

Creating safe, honest conversations helps them feel supported, not judged.

Here are two valuable resources for to help them connect with self:

MindNotes by NIMHANS – a free, science-based guide to emotional awareness & self-care
📄 https://share.google/ruRgp8tXIX0dB34xb

Book- Unmasking… — a thoughtful read on understanding and accepting ourselves:
📖 https://amzn.in/d/buVhurQ

👉 Because the best way to care is to listen first.

 

Empowering Youth with Insight & Awareness

Introducing “The Pocket Book Series” 📘 — written by the Young Trustees of Oasis, addressing some of the most alarming issues faced by today’s youth — from stress, relationships, identity, and emotions to purpose, peer pressure, and self-discovery. 🌿

Each book is a heart-to-heart guide — by youth, for youth 💬 💛

Let’s read, reflect, and rise together. ✨

 

~ by Sanjiv Shah (Writer, Mentor & Founding Member of Oasis Movement)