It is human nature to observe, reflect, and seek clarification in order to better understand the
world around us. At Amarjyoti Secondary School in Nuwakot, this natural curiosity becomes
especially important in addressing sensitive and urgent concerns within the student community.
Within the Tamang community served by the school, there have been heartbreaking instances of
suicide linked to failure in board examinations. The silence that often follows when students are
asked about suicide reflects not indifference, but unspoken fear, stigma, and emotional distress.
Such silence calls for compassionate engagement, awareness, and open dialogue.
Education serves as a powerful “third eye” — an awakening force that enables individuals to see
beyond immediate challenges and recognize hope, options, and support systems. When mental
health education is integrated into the learning environment, students become more aware,
emotionally alert, and confident in seeking help. They begin to understand that academic
setbacks do not define their worth or their future.
Investing time in mental health awareness is not a distraction from education; it is an essential
extension of it. It is a meaningful investment in life itself. By fostering understanding, resilience,
and help-seeking behavior, we move closer to creating a supportive school culture where every
student feels valued, heard, and protected.
