Understanding Mental Health Challenges Amoung Indian College Students Though Informal And Mixed-Language Text

Author(s)	Ms. Tasneem Tahir Nadkar, Prof. Shakila Siddavatam
Country	India
Abstract	Mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout, are increasingly prevalent among Indian college students. Factors such as academic pressure, social dynamics, and post-pandemic effects have intensified these challenges. Existing digital mental health tools, including conversational chatbots, are largely trained on Western, formal English datasets and often fail to interpret informal, code-mixed language (Hinglish) commonly used by Indian youth. This study proposes the development of an emotionally intelligent chatbot capable of understanding informal and Hinglish text expressions. To promote holistic well-being, the platform incorporates guided meditation content, stress-relief games, a digital doodle pad for creative expression, and a daily mood tracker. The expected outcome is a culturally and linguistically adaptive digital tool that offers early emotional support, reduces mental health stigma, and enhances engagement among Indian college students.
Keywords	Mental Health, Indian College Students, Hinglish, Informal Text, Chatbot, Emotion Detection, Sentiment Analysis, Digital Well-being.
Field	Computer > Artificial Intelligence / Simulation / Virtual Reality
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-27

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