Schools play a crucial role as the primary places for students’ daily life and learning, not only providing quality educational resources but also creating an environment conducive to the development of mental health. Here are some specific suggestions on what schools can do for mental health:
Offering Mental Health Courses
Schools can offer mental health courses to help students understand basic mental health knowledge, learn how to manage emotions, cope with stress and challenges, and maintain a positive mindset. Additionally, schools can regularly hold mental health lectures, inviting professional psychologists or mental health education experts to provide personalized counseling and guidance to students.
Creating a Positive Mental Health Atmosphere
Schools should establish a positive mental health atmosphere, making mental health education part of the school’s culture. School administrators and teachers should promptly identify and address students’ mental health issues, encouraging students to communicate and share their mental experiences. Every student should receive equal listening and respect, and students should be encouraged to establish groups for mutual assistance, support, and sharing emotions, enabling them to freely express themselves in an open, equal, and safe environment.
Establishing a Mental Health Emergency Mechanism
Schools should actively develop their own mental health emergency mechanisms so that they can respond quickly and provide necessary assistance and support when students experience mental crises.
Utilizing Modern Information Technology
With the development of information technology, schools can also utilize modern information technology such as the internet, mobile devices, etc., to provide convenient mental health education resources and counseling services to students. For example, schools can use WeChat public accounts, campus apps, etc., to disseminate mental health knowledge and coping methods, allowing students to access relevant mental health information anytime, anywhere.
