A second-year MBBS student at a private medical college in Uttar Pradesh's Safedabad town tragically ended his life by hanging himself from the ceiling of his hostel room on October 11. The incident highlights the pressing issue of mental health concerns and stress faced by students in the medical profession.
Investigation Underway:
Rajesh Yash, Superintendent of Police, confirmed the incident, they received information about the body of a second-year student found at the medical college. The police investigation, led by Station House Officer Ajay Kumar Tripathi, aims to determine the underlying reasons behind the student's extreme decision.
Preliminary inquiries suggest that the student, identified as Yadav, was struggling with low attendance and feared failing his exams. His classmates revealed that Yadav was under immense stress due to his academic struggles.
Yadav's elder brother, Chandrashekhar, shared that he had recently visited his brother's college to check on his well-being and had invited him to return home, but Yadav declined. This heartbreaking revelation underscores the desperation and concern of the family.
According to the Psychological Association, this tragic event emphasizes the need for:
Increased awareness about mental health concerns in medical students
Accessible counseling services and support systems
Regular check-ins and open communication between students, faculty, and family
Stress management and coping mechanisms education
References:
Psychological Association Review Data
(Input From Various Sources)
(Rehash/Neha Kamble/MSM)
