An initiative by TheYouthTalks with Happy Heart & Soul, our Wellness Consulting Partner
About the Research
Students balance a wide range of academic, personal and extracurricular commitments throughout their education. Their daily routines, study habits, use of technology and schedules vary widely, as do their sleep patterns. This research is for those students for whom sleep is a major cause of concern that affects their daily life.
The Student Sleep Health Research is an initiative by TheYouthTalks with Happy Heart & Soul to study the underlying factors affecting students' sleep health. Rather than making assumptions, we listened to students. This research builds a clear understanding that can inform meaningful, evidence-based solutions where they are needed.
The findings are published as a public research report to spark informed conversations among students, educators, universities, employers and policymakers.
The research gives an opportunity to students to opt in for a 1-1 healing consultation to manage their sleep health. This is not a replacement for any medical diagnosis and treatment.
The genesis of this research
The research Chair, Vanita Keswani — a former MEDIA AGENCY EXECUTIVE and a SPIRITUAL HEALING PRACTITIONER — recently had the privilege of addressing a group of medical students. These are her words:
“During my time at the medical institute, I ran a poll to understand what was the most pressuring issue or concern for these students. The results were rather surprising. Given the demographic, I was expecting academic pressure, concerns about career, peer pressure or relationship challenges to emerge. However, the concern that was undisputedly number one was sleep.
The emergence of sleep as the predominant issue was an important reality check and wake-up call for me to go deeper to understand the underlying causes behind this. In partnership with Youth Talks, we are working on uncovering what is happening beneath the surface. Our goal is to build on the vital insights from this research to find meaningful and holistic ways to help students tackle their sleep issues.”
Guided by people students trust
A jury of respected voices reviews our methodology, helps interpret the findings and lends credibility to the research.
Vanita Keswani
Research Chair · Soul Teacher & Healer, Mumbai
A Mumbai-based Soul Teacher and Healer, Vanita guides people from mechanical survival into deeply soul empowered lives. She teaches practical Soul techniques for soul-heart-mind-body alignment, and works with Tao healing modalities for physical, emotional, mental, relational and financial wellbeing. As Research Chair, she anchors the project in rest, balance and lasting inner peace.
Profile
Prof. (Dr.) Anviti Gupta
Professor of Psychology & Dean · Sharda University, Greater Noida
An innovative academic leader, behavioural trainer and counselling psychologist with 28 years across university education and academic administration. She is Professor of Psychology and Dean of the Sharda School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sharda University, Greater Noida. She was the founder Rector (Vice Chancellor) of Sharda University, Uzbekistan, establishing it on foreign soil in the CIS region, and earlier helped set up Amity University's Lucknow campus in 2004.
Amol Maheshwari
Founder · Sleep Gurukul
A former corporate CXO who spent nearly two decades leading teams across India's top financial and healthcare organizations before experiencing the hidden cost of chronic stress, overthinking and poor sleep firsthand. Today he is a Sleep & Mind Rewiring Coach and Co-Founder of Sleep Gurukul with Shruti Maheshwari, where they have helped over 20,000 individuals through their award-winning workshops — Sleep Like a Baby and SleepShakti — to improve sleep, reduce stress and build healthier lifestyles through neuroscience-backed coaching.
ProfileWhat 500 students told us about their sleep
Most sleep advice is written for adults with 9-to-5s, not students living on deadlines, group chats and 2 a.m. anxiety. So we went straight to the source. Student Sleep Health turns 500 honest answers into a clear picture of why rest is slipping, and what it’s doing to focus, memory and mood.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Student Sleep Health initiative?
The Student Sleep Health initiative is a research to study the underlying factors affecting students' sleep health and to provide support to students who would like to heal their sleep issues.
Who is running the study?
It is an initiative by TheYouthTalks in collaboration with Happy Heart & Soul, a wellness consulting firm.
What's in the report?
Student Sleep Health in India — Insights from 500 Respondents is a close look at what shapes students' sleep health across India: what students' sleep actually looks like, the mental and emotional weight at bedtime, how sleep affects focus and performance, and what the findings mean for students and institutions.
How do I get the report?
Share a few details in the form and we'll email you the complete PDF for free. You can also download it directly after submitting.
Who can request it?
Anyone — students, educators, universities, employers and policymakers interested in student sleep and wellbeing.
Does the initiative provide medical advice?
No. The research gives an opportunity to students to opt in for a 1-1 healing consultation to manage their sleep health. This is not a replacement for any medical diagnosis and treatment.