Gujarat Mandates Mental Health Support in Schools for Classes 9-12

Gujarat has mandated mental health support in secondary and higher secondary schools for Classes 9 to 12 to address student stress and prevent suicides.

Schools must form School Wellness Teams, appoint qualified counsellors, and implement peer-support systems like 'Mano-Mitra' following NCERT's UMMEED guidelines.

Regulations prohibit segregating students based on results and encourage activities promoting well-being, with mandatory training for staff on mental health first aid.