On this World Mental Health Day, it is vital to reflect on the state of our education system and the impact it has on student well-being

Over the last two decades, student suicides have increased by 4 per cent annually, double the rate of overall suicides in the country

Career counselling transforms learning by focusing on students' strengths, guiding personal and professional growth beyond academic grades. It fosters competency-based education, helping students develop real-world skills for a successful and fulfilling future.

Recent incidents of student suicides in India highlight the growing mental health crisis among the youth. Despite efforts to address the issue, factors like academic pressure, lack of support, and stigma around mental health continue to contribute to this alarming trend.

After six years, the IC3 Movement is coming home, and there is no place better for it than Mumbai. On 20 & 21 August 2025, the global education and counseling community will gather at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) for the 2025 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo, in a city that perfectly reflects our vision: dynamic, diverse, and forward-looking.

War, trade disputes, shifting alliances, and contested borders — these are not just headlines. For millions of students around the world, they are lived realities, quietly influencing decisions about where to study, what careers to pursue, and how to imagine the future. At the IC3 Movement, we meet students who are trying to make sense of this complexity every day. As educators, parents, and counselors, we need to understand how global instability impacts young minds and how we can support them in finding agency and purpose despite the noise.

Around the world, young people are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Despite living in an era of rapid progress, digital connection, and expanding educational access, students today are more anxious, isolated, and overwhelmed than ever before. From academic pressure and identity struggles to climate anxiety and social media burnout, the emotional well-being of the youth is under strain. As the largest generation of young people in human history comes of age, how we respond to their inner struggles will determine the resilience, compassion, and sustainability of our shared global future.

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