The National Medical Commission (NMC) has instructed all medical colleges to participate in a national survey aimed at assessing and improving the mental health of students in higher education, particularly to help prevent suicides. This initiative stems from a Supreme Court directive (March 24) establishing a National Task Force under the Ministry of Education to examine student mental health concerns and recommend preventive strategies. The Task Force launched a dedicated website on August 8, which serves as a central platform to collect perspectives from key stakeholders, including students, faculty, parents, mental health professionals, and institutional administrators.
The online surveys, available in English and Hindi, are anonymous and confidential. They cover topics such as campus environment, inclusivity, systemic stressors, discrimination, existing support systems, and…
