Indian student's tragic death in US sparks urgent conversation on burnout, isolation, and hidden struggles of high achievers abroad
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Indian student’s tragic death in US: The heartbreaking death of a young Indian student in California has once again highlighted the silent mental health crisis among students studying overseas. Experts say that behind academic brilliance often lies intense pressure, cultural isolation, and untreated burnout.
New Delhi: The recent death of a 22-year-old Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, in California has raised serious concerns about the psychological toll faced by high-achieving students living far from home. In the days leading up to his disappearance, those around him noticed troubling behavioural changes that pointed to emotional distress many international students quietly endure.
According to his college roommate, the student had begun eating and speaking less, sleeping poorly, and withdrawing socially. For nearly two weeks, he reportedly survived on snacks like chips and cookies. The roommate also recalled an unsettling moment when he attended class wearing a bathrobe and remarked, “I’ve stopped caring… I don’t care what anyone thinks.”
Earlier, he had invited his roommate to visit Lake Anza, a place that would later become central to the investigation. What seemed like casual behaviour at the time is now being viewed through the lens of emotional burnout and detachment.
While authorities have not released full details regarding the cause of death yet, mental health professionals say the case reflects a broader and deeply concerning pattern among talented students navigating unfamiliar cultures without strong support systems.
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