Mental health problems among nursing students have emerged as a significant concern in India, affecting academic performance, professional development, and future workforce sustainability. Nursing students experience multiple stressors, including academic pressure, clinical exposure, examination anxiety, digital overexposure, and inadequate institutional support. Evidence from recent studies indicates a high prevalence of anxiety, depression, and burnout among undergraduate nursing students. The COVID-19 pandemic further intensified these challenges, and its effects continue to persist in the post-pandemic period. This viewpoint critically examines the current mental health crisis among Indian nursing students, explores its underlying structural and institutional determinants, and highlights existing gaps in mental health infrastructure within nursing education. The article also proposes evidence-based recommendations, including integration of mental health literacy into the curriculum, establishment of counseling services, faculty training in mental health first aid, structured clinical debriefing, peer-support programs, and regulatory accountability. Strengthening institutional support systems is essential to promote psychological well-being, improve educational outcomes, and ensure a resilient nursing workforce for the future healthcare needs of India
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