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Gujarat Mandates School Mental Health Teams to End Mark-Related Shaming
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 01:38 PM
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Gujarat has mandated the formation of mental health teams in all schools to prevent public shaming of students based on their academic marks.
The Gujarat government has issued a directive requiring all schools within the state to establish dedicated mental health teams. This move aims to address the issue of students facing public humiliation or shame due to their academic performance and marks.
The initiative seeks to create a more supportive environment for students by ensuring access to mental health professionals and counselors within the school premises. The focus is on fostering well-being and reducing the pressure associated with academic achievements.
By mandating these teams, Gujarat is taking a proactive step towards safeguarding the mental health of its students and promoting a culture that values learning over mere scores.
The initiative seeks to create a more supportive environment for students by ensuring access to mental health professionals and counselors within the school premises. The focus is on fostering well-being and reducing the pressure associated with academic achievements.
By mandating these teams, Gujarat is taking a proactive step towards safeguarding the mental health of its students and promoting a culture that values learning over mere scores.