• Arti Bishnoi
• Dr. Ramandeep Singh

Adolescence is a vulnerable period in the development of mental health problems. Aim & Objective: This review aimed to understand the prevalence and correlation of mental health difficulties among middle school students between aged group 10–14 years and how self-esteem relates to mental health outcomes. Methodology: A focused literature search was performed across peer-reviewed journal repositories, open access databases, and recent large trials. Priority was given to recent empirical studies, large cross-sectional surveys, randomized / cluster trials, and systematic/scoping reviews. Results: Most reviewed papers show substantial prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress in Indian middle school populations. Self-esteem was consistently negatively correlated with internal problems and positively correlated with better well-being. Conclusion: School based interventions that target socio-emotional learning, resilience and life skills show promise in improving mental health and enhanced self-esteem.

Self-Esteem, Middle school, Adolescent, Mental Health

" A Review Paper on Mental Health and Self Esteem of Middle School Student", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.c563-c567, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511267.pdf

" A Review Paper on Mental Health and Self Esteem of Middle School Student", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppc563-c567, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511267.pdf