LISSUN Survey Reports 68% Parents Demand Mental and Emotional Health Counselling Be Made Mandatory in Schools
- 48% of parents feel neutral or unsure about identifying signs of mental illness in their children
- Only 28% of parents consult medical professionals regarding their child's mental wellbeing
- 35.8% Indian parents believe social media and peer pressure cause the kid mental health issue
- 49.8% children in India commonly face Anxiety and Depression
12th November 2025, Bengaluru, India: LISSUN, one of India’s leading mental health platforms, conducted a survey across 10,000 individuals to study child mental health ecosystem and has released the findings of its latest pan-India survey examining parental awareness and attitudes toward children’s mental health. A striking 68% of parents believe that schools must introduce mandatory, regular counselling sessions at an early age to ensure children’s safe and managed emotional and mental development. The study, conducted by LISSUN across urban and semi-urban regions, sheds light on the growing concern among Indian parents about their children’s psychological wellbeing in an increasingly digital and high-pressure environment.
One of the most concerning takeaways from the survey is that 48% of parents feel neutral or unsure about identifying signs of mental illness in their children. The findings indicate a critical gap in parental awareness, highlighting the need for proactive mental and emotional health education and support structures. When asked about the most prominent causes affecting children’s mental and emotional wellbeing, social media and peer pressure topped the list for 35.8% of parents, followed by academic pressure (27.4%), bullying (20.8%), and family-related stress (11.3%). In addition to these external factors, the survey also revealed that other mental health challenges, such as depression, ADHD (Attention-Deficit/
Commenting on the survey, Dr. Krishna Veer Singh, Co-founder and CEO of LISSUN, said, “Our latest study reveals some alarming data on lack of awareness amongst parents about identifying and dealing with mental health challenges by their children, spotlighting a pressing need to integrate mental health support within educational ecosystems. Children today are exposed to unprecedented levels of digital exposure, coupled with academic demands, and social comparison. Yet, many parents remain under-equipped to spot early warning signs of mental distress. It is essential that schools become active partners in Mental and emotional wellness by addressing the needs proactively and running sensitization programs for both students and parents. At LISSUN, we believe that mental and emotional health is as foundational as physical health and that early intervention is the key to long-term emotional resilience and academic success.”
The study also shows that 27.4% of parents want schools to appoint dedicated counselors, while 25.5% advocate for regular mental health awareness programs for students. Workshops for parents and stress management activities for children were suggested by 20.8% of respondents each, reinforcing the belief that a collective, community-based approach is vital. Approx. 40% of parents rarely talk to their kids about their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Moreover, the survey reveals that 48.1% of parents believe their children spend excessive time on screens, with many turning to online sources for mental health guidance. While the internet serves as a readily available resource, it also presents the risk of misinformation, reinforcing the importance of professional, institutional, and expert-led interventions.
In response to this urgent need for child-centric mental health services, LISSUN’s specialized division, Sunshine by LISSUN, offers a comprehensive suite of solutions. Focused on developmental and behavioral health in children, Sunshine provides diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and rehabilitation programs through a multidisciplinary team of child psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, and special educators. Embracing an Omnichannel model that blends technology with top-tier physical infrastructure, Sunshine delivers accessible and holistic care to children and their families. Currently operating across 20+ centers, Sunshine aims to expand to 40 centers and reach 15000 children by the end of 2025.
About Lissun
Founded in 2021, Lissun is one of India’s largest tech-enabled mental health platforms, combining clinical expertise with AI innovation to make child development and mental health care more accessible, personalized, and stigma-free. Through its Sunshine Centers across multiple cities and proprietary SunshineAI copilots—including RayAI for parents and TherapistAI for clinicians—LISSUN connects families, therapists, and technology to deliver high-quality, continuous care. With over 100000 lives impacted, in 20+ cities and delivered over 250000 sessions, Lissun has one of the largest real-world therapy datasets in the country, and is building the Operating System for mental health in India, addressing the nation’s core gaps in Awareness, Accessibility, Affordability, Acceptability & Anonymity, and Assurance of care.
About Sunshine by Lissun
Sunshine by LISSUN is a division focused on delivering world-class developmental and mental health services for children with neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Operating a network of centers staffed by multidisciplinary professionals, including psychologists, special educators, speech therapists, and occupational therapists, Sunshine provides a holistic approach to child development through services like IQ assessments, ADHD evaluations, autism screenings, speech therapy, and behavioral modification. With an omnichannel model that combines physical infrastructure with advanced AI based technology, Sunshine By Lissun could cater to an estimated 30-35 million children in India facing developmental and mental health challenges. Since its launch in June 2023, Sunshine has impacted over 7,000 children, helping them develop sensory and speech skills, and dedicated more than 9,000 hours to supporting parents. The network has earned a 4.7+ star rating on Google, reflecting the trust and satisfaction of families. Sunshine is committed to expanding its reach across India, aiming to provide high-quality care to thousands more children. For more information, visit Sunshine by LISSUN.
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