Institutional policies should incorporate mental health


 Academic institutions should have a responsibility to create environments that prioritize mental health. 

This should include policies that reduce academic pressure, such as flexible deadlines,mental health days,and a reduction in unnecessary workload.

Academic institutions should also invest in comprehensive mental health programs that includes counseling services. By making these changes schools and universities can  can better support their students and their staff, fostering a culture that values mental health  as much as  academic  achievement.

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