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A Class 12 Student’s Death After an Exam: Could This Have Been Prevented?

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Trigger Warning: This article discusses suicide, emotional distress, and student mental health. If you are feeling overwhelmed or having thoughts of self-harm, please seek immediate help from a trusted person or mental health professional.  The recent news published in The Times of India about a Class 12 student in Nagpur who died by suicide after …

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Exam Stress Is Rising: Class 10 & 12 Board Exams Begin in Maharashtra

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As February approaches, anxiety levels rise sharply in thousands of homes across Maharashtra. I see this every year in my clinic—and 2026 is no different. For clarity, here are the exam timelines first. Maharashtra Board Exam Dates (2026) Class 10 – SSC (MSBSHSE): 20 February 2026 to 18 March 2026 Class 12 – HSC (MSBSHSE): …

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Board Exams Are Near: What Students and Parents Really Go Through

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As the Class 10 board exams approach—whether it’s the Maharashtra State Board (SSC) or CBSE—I start seeing a very predictable pattern in my clinic. Students come in with anxiety, sleepless nights, panic before exams, and self-doubt. Parents come in worried, frustrated, and often helpless. This phase is stressful not because exams are difficult, but because …

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Lonely Indian young man sitting alone while others socialize, symbolizing loneliness and social isolation among Indian youth

Loneliness & Social Isolation Among Indian Youth

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A psychiatrist’s reflection from the clinic I meet young people every day who are surrounded by people, yet painfully alone. They come from cities and small towns, hostels and high-rise apartments, medical colleges and IT offices. On paper, their lives look “sorted.” But when the door closes and the session begins, one sentence keeps coming …

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