Access Future Foundation

Post 5 – WHERE

Where support is missing

While families and teachers care deeply, there’s still a gap when it comes to safe spaces for honest conversations. Many young people fear being misunderstood or judged if they open up about their struggles. Without enough counsellors in schools or accessible mental health services in the community, they’re often left to handle their battles alone — and silence can feel heavier than the problem itself.

How mental health quietly shapes young lives in Kashmir
For many young people in Kashmir, mental health struggles don’t arrive with warning bells — they tiptoe in quietly. It’s in the friend who laughs less these days, the student who can’t seem to focus, or the classmate who suddenly avoids group chats. It shows up in skipped cricket matches, unfinished sketches, and lost enthusiasm for things they once loved. The “how” isn’t loud — it’s woven into the small changes we often overlook.