Academic pressure, social media, and cultural expectations are pushing Bay Area high schoolers—especially South Asian youth—to their breaking point. Many say the constant race to get into top colleges leaves them feeling like they’re never enough, even after achieving so much. Loneliness and anxiety are skyrocketing, but talking about mental health is still taboo in many families. The struggle doesn’t end after high school; it follows students into college and beyond. What can we do as a community to support our youth and break the cycle of silent suffering? Let’s talk about what real change could look like. #Health #MentalHealth #BayArea