CISCE launches mental health initiative for 1.6 million students

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is launching a ‘Student Mental Health and Well-Being initiative’ to engage approximately 1.6 million students and 32,000 teachers across its affiliated schools.

Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, the program aims to move beyond standard awareness by establishing a structured mechanism for student voices to reach national forums. The initiative begins with school-level dialogues from October 4 to 31, involving students in classes 6 to 12. These discussions will focus on four key themes: academic stress, emotional well-being and digital life, substance abuse, and building resilience.

The program will conclude with the CISCE National Student Mental Health Conclave, scheduled for November 20-22 at the CISCE Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad.