Unveiling the Struggles: Mental Health Challenges Faced by Medical Students in India

Unveiling the Struggles: Mental Health Challenges Faced by Medical Students in India In India, when students reach 11th grade, they are faced with the decision of choosing between the medical, non-medical, or other streams. Many students feel pressured by their parents to choose the medical stream with the ultimate goal of becoming a doctor. Unfortunately, they are rarely asked about their own aspirations and interests in life. The path to medical college in India is extremely challenging, adding to the already high levels of stress. Mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, are prevalent among medical students. However, the college environment often lacks support systems, and seeking therapy or counseling is stigmatized. To cope with the immense pressure, some students turn to recreational drugs, further exacerbating the problem. Additionally, students endure various forms of harassment and degradation, perpetuated by professors and peers. Tragically, suicide rates ar...