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A STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT IN BURDWAN TOWN: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

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Akshay kumar Mondal
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DOI: 10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.198
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Mental health challenges among adolescents in semi-urban India remain understudied, particularly in transitional areas like Burdwan Town, West Bengal. This cross-sectional study investigates the mental health status, predominant issues, and systemic challenges among 200 secondary school students (Classes 8-10; aged 13-16) from five purposively selected schools (urban/rural mix) during March-June 2025. Using the validated Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) alongside socio-demographic surveys and focus groups, we assessed prevalence, correlates (academic pressure, family dynamics, peer relations), and barriers to support. Preliminary findings indicate 32% experiencing mild-moderate anxiety (females: 38%; males: 26%), 18% depressive symptoms, and 22% stress, primarily linked to board exam fears (68%), parental expectations (52%), and screen time (>4 hrs/day: 45%). Key challenges encompass stigma (71% reluctance to seek help), counselor shortages (only 12% schools equipped), and post-COVID learning gaps exacerbating isolation. Compared to nearby Hooghly (21% conduct issues), Burdwan shows elevated anxiety from coaching culture. Recommendations urge school- based SEL integration, mandatory MH screening per NEP 2020, teacher training via WB Mental Health Program, and community apps for anonymous counseling.This study fills West Bengal's semi-urban research void, establishing Burdwan as a scalable model for India's 250 million secondary students confronting similar transitions. This study highlights actionable gaps for resilient adolescent ecosystems, informing district-level policy.

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Mondal, A. K. (2026). A Study on Mental Health of Secondary School Student in Burdwan Town: Issues and Challenges. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(03). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.198

Mondal, Akshay. "A Study on Mental Health of Secondary School Student in Burdwan Town: Issues and Challenges." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 03, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.198.

Mondal, Akshay. "A Study on Mental Health of Secondary School Student in Burdwan Town: Issues and Challenges." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 03 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i3.198.

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