A Study of Secondary School Students' Attitudes Toward their Mental Health in the Gomati District in the State of Tripura

Abstract

This study explores the philosophical attitudes and emotional perspectives of students regarding life, family relationships, self-perception, and social interactions. Using a comprehensive questionnaire, responses from male and female students were analyzed to assess their beliefs about life's hardships, success, failure, and happiness. The findings reveal that a significant proportion of students perceive life as a burden and a punishment, with many feeling that life is full of misery and lacks charm. Emotions such as inferiority, low self-confidence, and feelings of failure are prevalent, indicating emotional distress and psychological challenges. Attitudes towards family relationships suggest feelings of neglect, unappreciation and dissatisfaction with parental support. The results highlight the importance of addressing students' emotional and philosophical outlooks to promote mental health, resilience, and positive life attitudes. The study emphasizes the need for educational and psychological interventions to foster optimism, self-esteem, and healthy emotional development among students.