Bengaluru Sees Spike in Student Suicides: What’s Behind The Trend?

A spate of students suicides in Bengaluru over the past few months have raised serial Concerns Among Parents, Educators and Mental Health Professionals, HIGHLIGHTING The Growing Psychological Burdening On Young ON Learners.

In the latest incident, A 16-year-old class 10 students died by suicide at her home on the city’s outskirts on Friday. The madanayakanahhali police have registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation.

Also read | 14-Year-old boy found dead at home in South Bengaluru, Suicide Suspected: Report

Her school headmaster said they had no complants about her as a student, noting Deccan Herald. He Urged Children to Turn to Parents and Teachers for Support, While Pledging to Strengthen Awareness Programs on Mental Health.

Also read | Bengaluru Architecture Student Dies by Suicide, Alleges ragging in final video

Earlier, Police in CK Acchukattu, Bengaluru, Began Investigating The Death of a Class 7 Boy. He is believed to have left behind a detailed suicide Note, Expressing Regret and Gratitude and Authorities Reportedly Linked His Death to his death to his apparent fascination with the Japanese Animated Series Death Which may have influenced he.

Also read | Bengaluru Teenager Dies by Suicide after Mother Restrictions Phone Use: Report

Other Recent Suicides in the City Highlighted different pressures Facted by students. In July, An Architecture Student Recorded A Video Blaming Ragging by Peers Before He Died. In February, A 15-YAR-old school died in kadugody, while a 19-old nursing students from kerala was found dead at a medical college on Kanakapura Road.

Why are there Increasing Incidents of Student Suicides?

Mental Health Experts Say the Recent Rise in Student Suicides in Bengaluru Reflects Deeper, Systemic Issues Affecting Children and Adolesments. Dr sugami ramesh, a Senior Clinical Psychologist at Apologist at Apologist, noted Parental expectations, anxiety, depression, and emotional neglect – often starting early in Child.

She pointed out that with both paarents work, many children grow up with less emotional support. “Bedtime Stories have been replaced by screens. Children need attention, not just just advice. Factors like family conflicts, a sibling with special needs, or a history of mental illness at home can also increase a child’s vulnerability, Shee Added.

The time children return home from school is a crucial window for parents to connect, She said. “INTEAD of GIVING Advice, Ask how you can help. Ask them what would make make them feel better,” She stated. Dr ramesh also Urged parents to watch for warning signs like anger outbursts or emotional withdrawal.

Dr Gaurav Sharma, Who Runs GS Family Clinic In Bengaluru Echoed these concerns, calling emotional neglect in the digital age a subtle but growing crisis. He warned that Screens have become substitute caregives in many urban homes, replacing meaningful conversation with distraction, which “Slowly Erodes the Child’s Trust in Being In Being In Being.”

Dr ramesh also stressed that schools must also step up by balance digital tools with human engagement and counseling.

Discussing Suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. A less major suicide prevention helpline numbers: sahai helpline: 080 2549 7777Cadambams: 096111 94949icall: 9152987821Aasra: 022 2754 6669Sneha india foundation: +914424640050 and sanjivini: 011-24311918