Mental health issues have increasingly become a significant concern among students and academics. School counselors are witnessing a record number of students grappling with various mental health challenges, ranging from depression and anxiety to more serious psychiatric disorders. Over the past five years, there has been a notable rise in self-harming behaviors, including severe suicidal thoughts, addiction, and self-injurious actions.

The pressure of parental expectations combined with the rigorous demands of academic life contributes to these mental health issues. Millennials, in particular, have shown increased vulnerability to the stressors associated with school life, having grown up with instant access to information through the Internet. This environment has made it more challenging for them to cope with frustration, tolerance, disappointment, and delayed gratification.