Surprise surprise Mental Health might not be the Myth Our Education System Treats It to be (pun intended)

The birthday party ended, and we all headed home. Just another night. Just another celebration. Or so I thought. An hour later, I got a text from my friend. "I'm sorry."

That was it. Just two words. But something about them sent a chill down my spine. I called. No answer. Tried again. Nothing.

Panic set in. I didn’t want to overthink it, but my brain was already showing me scenarios I didn’t want to see. So I called her mom. “Did she reach home?” Her mom said yes—but then added something that made my heart drop.

"She just left again."

I don’t even remember what I said next, just that I begged her to find my friend and bring her back. She did—just in time. My friend was heading toward the roof of her building.She was later diagnosed with depression. And that’s when it hit me: this can happen to anyone, at any time, and most of us wouldn’t even know how to recognize it.

So Why Are We Still Pretending Mental Health Isn’t Real?

How many times have we heard, “It’s all in your head” or “You’re just overreacting” from parents, relatives, teachers? Meanwhile, 468 people in India take their own lives every single day—but sure, let’s act like it’s just an “excuse.”

The problem isn’t just stigma—it’s ignorance. Most people don’t know the signs of depression, anxiety, or trauma because we were never taught. We had algebra, history, and physics drilled into us—but nothing about how our own brains work.

It's Time to Change That.

WeDidIt and Middlemen.asia are pushing a petition to mandate mental health education in schools. Because if kids are old enough to learn about photosynthesis and Pythagoras, they’re old enough to learn how to take care of their minds. Early education means:

✅ Kids learning to recognize their emotions and seek help.

✅ Parents not dismissing mental health struggles as “drama.”

✅ A generation that actually prioritizes emotional well-being.

"Just cheer up" isn’t a mental health strategy. Even the United Nations agrees—because real well-being takes more than good vibes and deep breaths.

Signing a petition won’t magically fix everything. But it’s a step. A way to show that we’re done watching people suffer in silence just because society refuses to acknowledge reality. So let’s make noise. Sign the petition. Share it. Talk about it. Because the worst thing we can do isn’t hating those who struggle—it’s being indifferent to them. Sign Here & Be the Change.