Why students and employees are committing suicide in India?

In India, student and employee suicides have become a serious and painful social issue. Many cases are due to a combination of psychological, social, economic, and systemic pressures. Below is a detailed and easy-to-understand explanation.

WHY STUDENTS IN INDIA ARE COMMITTING SUICIDE

1. Extreme Academic Pressure

• Many students face unrealistic expectations from family and society.

• Competitive exams like JEE, NEET, UPSC create high-stress environments.

• Failure is seen as “end of life” instead of a learning step.

2. Social Comparison & Fear of Failure

• Comparing with relatives, friends, and neighbours increases anxiety.

• Students fear:

• disappointing parents,

• being judged,

• losing respect.

3. Mental Health Neglect

• Depression, anxiety, and stress are not taken seriously in many households.

• Students don’t get emotional support because:

• families dismiss feelings (“it’s normal”, “don’t overthink”),

• there is lack of awareness.

4. Bullying & Harassment

• Bullying in schools, colleges, coaching centres, and hostels.

• Ragging, peer pressure, humiliations from teachers or classmates.

5. Coaching Centre Culture

• Kota-like environments are extremely competitive.

• Harsh routines, isolation, lack of sleep, unhealthy lifestyle.

6. Lack of Identity & Purpose

• Students are forced into careers they don’t like:

  • engineering,

  • medical,

  • government jobs.

• When they struggle, they feel hopeless.

7. Relationship Issues

• Breakups, loneliness, and emotional immaturity add to stress.

• Hostile hostel environments increase isolation.

WHY EMPLOYEES ARE COMMITTING SUICIDE IN INDIA

1. Job Stress & Unhealthy Work Culture

• Long working hours, unrealistic targets.

• IT, corporate, banking, and sales jobs have high burnout.

• Employees feel constantly pressured to “perform or perish”.

 

2. Financial Stress

• Inflation, EMIs, family responsibilities.

• Many people are sole earners; when they lose a job they feel helpless.

3. Workplace Harassment

• Boss pressure, humiliation, discrimination.

• Toxic work environments where employees cannot speak up.

4. Job Insecurity

• Layoffs, contract jobs, unstable income cause chronic anxiety.

• Fear of not finding new employment leads to hopelessness.

5. Migration & Isolation

• Many employees move to big cities alone.

• Lonely lifestyle, no emotional support, high living costs.

6. Relationship Problems & Family Conflict

• Marital problems, domestic stress, lack of emotional bonding.

• Balancing family and job becomes overwhelming.

7. Lack of Mental Health Support

• Therapy is expensive or considered taboo.

• Most companies do not provide proper counseling support.

DEEP ROOTED SOCIAL CAUSES

1. Stigma Around Mental Health

People avoid talking about:

• depression,

• stress,

• emotional pain.

2. Failure Is Treated Like a Crime

Indian society glorifies:

• toppers,

• high salaries,

• government jobs.

It does not teach:

• acceptance of failure,

• emotional balance,

• self-worth apart from success.

3. Lack of Emotional Education

Schools teach physics, chemistry, maths — but not emotional skills like:

• handling stress,

• communication,

• self-worth,

• resilience.

4. Pressure of Expectations

Families often live their dreams through their children or earning members.

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

For Students

• Teach coping skills and emotional intelligence.

• Reduce academic pressure.

• Provide school/college mental-health counselors.

• Encourage open communication with family.

For Employees

• Healthy work-life balance policies.

• No harassment or toxic leadership.

• Mandatory mental health counseling in companies.

• Respectful and supportive workplace culture.

For Society

• Normalize asking for help.

• Stop comparing children and employees.

• Encourage acceptance of failure.

• Promote self-worth beyond marks or salary.

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How to overcome from depression?

Overcoming depression is a gradual process, not a single step — and it’s absolutely okay to seek help while you work through it. Here’s a clear, practical, and compassionate guide you can follow:

How to Overcome Depression (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Acknowledge What You’re Feeling

Depression is not a weakness. It’s a medical and emotional condition that many people face.
Start by accepting that your feelings are real and valid.

2. Talk to Someone You Trust

Sharing what you feel with:

• A friend

• A family member

• A counselor

• A support group

Talking reduces the emotional burden and reminds you that you’re not alone.

3. Build Small Daily Habits

Tiny steps create big change. Start with:

• Drinking water first thing in the morning

• Taking a 5–10 minute walk

• Making your bed

• Journaling your thoughts

These activities help your brain regain a sense of control and routine.

4. Restore Your Body

Your mind and body are deeply connected.
Improve basics:

• Sleep: Try to keep a regular schedule.

• Food: Eat something every 4–5 hours (fruits, nuts, or a light meal).

• Movement: Even light stretching reduces stress hormones.

5. Limit Overthinking

When negative thoughts spiral, try:

• Writing thoughts down

• Deep breathing for 2 minutes

• Distraction techniques (music, going outside, talking to someone)

Remember: Thoughts are not facts.

6. Reduce Isolation

Depression makes you want to withdraw, but healing needs connection.

• Go out for a short walk

• Visit a cafe

• Talk to a friend

• Join a hobby group

Even minimal social interaction helps.

7. Don’t Rely on Screens for Comfort

Excessive social media increases loneliness.
Instead, choose real activities:

• Drawing

• Listening to healing music

• Going outside

• Gardening

• Reading

8. Seek Professional Help if Needed

If your depression is:

• Continuing for more than 2–3 weeks

• Affecting sleep or appetite

• Causing hopelessness or self-harm thoughts

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9. Remember: Healing Takes Time

Some days will be better than others. That’s normal.
Be kind to yourself. Celebrate small improvements.

Helpful Affirmations

• I am trying, and that’s enough right now.
• This feeling is temporary.
• I deserve peace and healing.
• One step at a time.

Why people feel depressed?

 People feel depressed for many different reasons, and often it’s not just one factor but a combination of emotional, biological, and life-situation causes. Here are the most common reasons:

✅ 1. Life Situations & Stress

Depression can be triggered when life feels overwhelming, such as:

• Breakups, heartbreak

• Loneliness

• Losing a job

• Family or financial stress

• Conflict in relationships

• Failure, rejection, or disappointment

These situations drain emotional energy and make people feel hopeless or stuck.

✅ 2. Loneliness & Lack of Support

Humans need connection.
When someone has no one to talk to, no one who understands them, or feels “alone even in a crowd,” depression can grow easily.

✅ 3. Overthinking & Negative Self-Talk

Many people mentally repeat:

• “I’m not good enough.”

• “Nothing will change.”

• “People don’t care about me.”

This creates a loop that leads to depression.

✅ 4. Biological or Chemical Changes in the Brain

Some people have:

• Low serotonin or dopamine

• Hormonal changes

• Genetic history of depression

This doesn’t mean they’re weak — it’s a real medical condition.

✅ 5. Trauma or Past Pain

Childhood trauma, abuse, bullying, or emotional neglect can leave long-term impact that leads to depression later in life.

✅ 6. Excessive Stress & Burnout

Working too much, no rest, or constant pressure can make the mind and body exhausted.

✅ 7. Lack of Purpose or Direction

People start feeling:

• “Why am I even doing this?”

• “My life has no meaning.”

This emptiness is a big cause of depression today.

✅ 8. Social Media Pressure

Constant comparison:

• Other people’s success

• Perfect bodies

• Happy relationships

Makes one feel “less” and leads to low confidence and depression.