1 Million Voices for Change: Why You Should Sign the Petition for Mental Health Education
Every three minutes, India loses a life to suicide. That’s 468 lives every single day, leaving behind grieving families and unanswered questions. The statistics are heartbreaking, but they are more than just numbers—they represent real people who felt unheard, unseen, and unsupported. Mental health struggles remain one of India’s most pressing yet overlooked crises. While 150 million Indians require mental health care, only 30 million receive it. The rest are left to fight in silence, often with devastating consequences.
It’s time for change. Middlemen Asia and the Wedidit Foundation are leading a movement to break this silence. Their mission? To mandate mental health education in schools as a compulsory subject, ensuring that children learn about emotional resilience, self-awareness, and mental well-being from an early age. By signing this petition, you are not just supporting an idea—you are actively pushing for systemic reform that could save thousands of lives.
Why Mental Health Education in Schools?
The foundation of mental health is built in childhood. Early intervention plays a critical role in shaping a person’s emotional intelligence and resilience. Right now, Indian schools prioritize academic excellence, but they rarely teach students how to cope with stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges. Imagine a future where children grow up understanding their emotions, where families are no longer torn apart by untreated mental illness, and where crime rates drop because mental health issues are addressed early.
Studies have shown that 95% of crimes have a direct link to mental health struggles. Providing students with mental health education from a young age can reduce suicide rates, lower crime, and create a healthier society. This is not just a moral obligation—it is an economic necessity. According to the WHO, mental health issues will cost the Indian economy $1.03 trillion by 2030 due to lost productivity. Investing in mental health education today will save lives and protect the nation’s future.
How Your Signature Can Drive Change
This movement is not just about awareness—it’s about action. The goal is to gather 1 million signatures in 100 days before filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court. A strong public mandate will force the government to recognize this crisis and take immediate steps to integrate mental health education into the national curriculum. Your signature is not just ink on paper; it is a statement that mental health matters.
By signing this petition, you contribute to:
✔ Strengthening the PIL with overwhelming public support.
✔ Raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.
✔ Advocating for long-term policy changes that will impact future generations.
Take Action Now!
Change begins with you. Visit Wedidit.in and Middlemen Asia to learn more about this movement and how you can get involved. But most importantly, sign the petition today and share it with your network. It only takes 10 seconds, but those 10 seconds could change the future of mental health in India.
Let’s come together to create an India where mental health is no longer ignored. Sign, share, and make a difference. Because every voice matters—and today, your voice can help save a life.