Hyderabad, Oct. 10 -- The suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has once again brought the issue of mental health and the pressures young people face into sharp focus.

As World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, the incident raises difficult questions about the challenges students grapple with, the expectations weighing on them and whether they have access to the support they need.

Hyderabad is home to many young professionals and students. To understand what lies beneath these struggles, Siasat.com spoke to city youngsters about the pressures they face and consulted mental health professionals here to understand the factors affecting their well-being and the warning signs that often go unnoticed.

Hyderabadis and their a...