Universities should confront mental health issues

People tend to look at mental health patients with fear, disgust and embarrassment.

Any student starting university knows the thrill of the initial college days, where you have boundless freedom, come across a new crowd, and are finally pursuing the career you grew up dreaming about. However, university days can also be equally daunting. You have tests almost every month and tonnes of assignments, which will often completely throw you off your sleep schedule and social life. The high tuition fee of private universities will coerce you to take loans and part-time jobs. Yet, the job market and future ahead is uncertain. Sometimes, you have to move to a new city or stay in hostels for college, away from your family and solid support systems. The stronger among them manage to cope, while some people struggle a lot more than others.