Sustainable education student well-being and educational stress among higher secondary students in Kerala

Educational‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ pressure is one of the most significant causes of students’ health problems. Anxiety, lack of motivation, and psychological distress are some of the effects that result from such pressure. Sustainable education is a balanced, student-centered system that promotes academic achievement together with mental well-being. This research examines the correlation between educational stress and mental health and looks into whether demographic variables influence such outcomes (gender, family structure, and area of residence). A convenience sampling method was used to collect data from 60 students of four higher secondary schools in Kerala (2 urban, 2 rural). A quantitative analysis was carried out with the Chi-square test, independent t-test, ANOVA, and regression analysis through SPSS. The results showed that gender and family structure had no significant effect on stress and mental health. However, the area of residence had a slight but significant effect on mental health. The findings indicate that schools should adopt sustainable education policies such as workload reduction, improved student-teacher relationships, and psycho-social support. The article ends with the statement that sustainable educational practices are necessary to develop students’ resilience, holistic growth, and their well-being in the long run.