Academic stress has become a huge problem among students today. It is an oncoming crisis that requires immediate attention from members of the academic community and mental health professionals. 

Linked below is an article, featuring Dr. Ashima Srivastava's valuable insights that approach the issue of academic stress in India and associated high rate of suicide, especially among students:

https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-shocking-suicide-rates-more-than-35-die-students-every-day-591830

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