Mental Health Awareness And Support Systems For Youth- A Survey Based Analysis

• Author(s):

  Sanika Dhanve | Ishwari Nalawade | Durvanka Kolapate | Shruti Singh | Ketan Rathod

• Keywords:

  Mental Health, Youth, Awareness, Support Systems, Survey Analysis, Adolescents, Psychological Well-being.

• Abstract:

  Mental Health Has Become A Big Worry For Young People Today, Especially Because Of Fast Changes In Technology, Tough School Competition, High Expectations From Society, And New Ways Of Living. Teenage Years And The Early Years Of Adulthood Are Times When People Go Through A Lot Of Changes In Their Emotions, Thoughts, And How They Relate With Others. These Changes Can Make Young People More Likely To Face Mental Health Problems Like Anxiety, Depression, And Stress. Even Though More People Are Talking About Mental Health Now, There Isn't Enough Awareness Or Support Systems, Especially In Places Like India. This Research Paper Looks At How Aware Young People Are About Mental Health, What Problems They Face, And How Well The Support Systems Work. It Also Looks At How Young People Seek Help And How Society's View On Mental Health Affects Open Discussions. Data Was Collected Through A Questionnaire Given To Students And Young People Aged 16 To 30. The Results Show That Most People Know What Mental Health Is, But They Don’t Always Take Action When They Need Help. Another Key Point From This Study Is How Digital Platforms Are Changing The Way People Think About Mental Health. Although Social Media Is Often Linked To Stress, Comparison, And Anxiety, It Also Plays A Big Role In Raising Awareness, Sharing Personal Stories, And Reducing The Stigma Around Mental Health Issues. Many Young People Come Across Mental Health Information Online, Which Helps Them Learn Basic Facts, But This Information Isn't Always Accurate Or Helpful For Taking Action. This Shows That Digital Platforms Have Both Good And Bad Effects, Which Means There's A Need For Trusted, Reliable, And Easy-to-use Mental Health Resources That Are Designed For Young People. The Study Also Points Out How Important It Is To Spot Mental Health Problems Early And Take Action To Stop Them From Getting Worse. Without Timely Help, Mental Health Issues Can Lead To Long-term Effects On School Performance, Future Career Opportunities, And Relationships With Others. By Recognizing Early Signs And Common Stress Factors, Schools And Government Leaders Can Create Focused Solutions That Deal With The Real Causes Of Mental Health Struggles, Not Just The Symptoms .The Study Ends By Suggesting Practical And Easy-to-spread Solutions Like Teaching Mental Health Topics In Schools, Improving Counseling Services, And Using Digital Tools To Offer Support That's Easier To Reach. It Also Highlights The Value Of Early Help, Involving The Community, And Creating Policies That Support Mental Health For Young People. By Combining Survey Results With Existing Research, This Paper Adds To The Discussion On Youth Mental Health By Offering Useful Observations And Clear Steps That Can Help Increase Awareness, Lower Stigma, And Improve Support For Young Individuals. [1], [3], [4] Reasons Like Social Judgment, Not Having Easy Access To Help, Money Problems, And Poor Support From Schools Or Institutions Stop Them From Getting Help. The Paper Suggests Ways To Improve Things, Like Teaching Mental Health In Schools, Making Better Counselling Services, And Using Technology To Reach More People. This Study Adds Valuable Information To The Conversation About Mental Health Among Young People And Gives Ideas That Can Be Used In Real Life.

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• Paper id:

  IJSARTV12I6105562

• Published in:

  Volume: 12 Issue: 6 June 2026

• Publication Date:

  2026-06-01

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