Carefam

Introduction

The mental health of college students is an increasingly critical topic in today’s educational landscape. As young adults navigate the challenges of higher education, they often face unique stressors, including academic pressures, social dynamics, and the transition to independence. From competitive exams to semester exams and coping up with educational system makes it tough for students to maintain their mental health. These factors can significantly impact their emotional and psychological well-being. Research indicates that many college students experience mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and stress, which can affect their academic performance, relationships, and overall quality of life. Even most of the students fail to share their problem due to a feeling of embarrassment ,lack of awareness ,communication barriers and fear of rejection. Recognizing and addressing these challenges is essential for fostering a supportive campus environment.

Result of mental health issues

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), in 2021, around 8,000 students died by suicide, making up a significant portion of the total suicides in the country.

Another report from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) suggested that mental health issues contributed to about 20% of students dropping out of technical courses. According to a survey by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), nearly 15% of college students experience severe mental health issues that can lead to academic challenges and potential dropouts.

These statistics underscore the urgent need for improved mental health resources, awareness, and support systems within educational institutions in India, as well as a broader societal effort to address the factors contributing to these alarming trends.

Carefam

So in accordance to these we bring forward our attempt of helping each struggling student through ‘app name’.

We provide multiple features for students like:

1-    A detailed information of multiple health issues like anxiety, depression , stress, insomnia, etc. for awareness of user.

2-    A one on one consultation with experienced psychiatrist available both in online and offline mode.

3-    A interactive space where the user can choose if he/she wants to reveal or keep their user id anonymous. Here they can share their problems , interact with alike people or help others.

4-    A blog space that would contain experiences of seniors, ex-students and alumni about how they cope up with their college life and how they handled their mental health. This will help freshers and juniors to get to know more about their upcoming challenges and its solutions.

5- Health tracker

Why carefam?

Carefam works according to user’s choice. It solely depends on user what information he/she wants to share either anonymously or by letting people know. They get freedom to interact with people as much as they want and to share their problems and experiences without hesitation. We provide a healthy environment for every student struggling to adapt to the harshness of adulthood.

Other benefits of carefam:

1-It helps the students to find people in same situation and become more comfortable and relaxed around each other.

2-It connects  seniors and alumni with juniors .

3- It also makes you aware about all upcoming situations and problems which are faced by the college students throughout the journey.

4- It also improves one’s social kills ,communication skills and boosts their confidence.