Schools cannot completely eliminate mental health concerns in students. Instead, leaders in education can develop an environment that will protect and foster mental wellbeing and encourage children to be more resilient.

This culture must be applied in every nook and corner of the school, from the commitment and values of all members of the school to open and free discussions inside the classrooms and beyond.

Here is ensure that education and good mental health will go hand in hand:

Come Up with School Values That Support Mental Health

It is imperative to integrate kindness and mental wellbeing in school values. These should be visible enough all over the school, with a steadfast commitment from everyone involved, including the students, the staff members, and the parents.

Mental health must also be discussed openly in the school for students to be confident in knowing that this is not attached to any stigma.

Conduct Mental Health Discussions in the Classrooms

Aside from the informal open discussions, mental wellbeing and health must also be included in the curriculum. It should be part of the lessons and incorporated in discussions about relationships, sex, and general health.

Support Professional Development

While it is not the responsibility of the teachers to diagnose or overcome mental health issues in their students, still, they need to stay updated with the current advice and suggestions on how they can foster a more protective environment in the classroom. Make mental well-being part of the professional development of every teacher and provide appropriate training.

Establish an Anti-Bullying Charter

When it comes to poor mental health, bullying isn’t the only factor. It may also be a significant contributing factor. So, you should be clear on what kinds of behaviors that constitute bullying, and school should not tolerate these. Charters for anti-bullying work best when the students are committed to them. Adult instruction and peer pressure can be effective as well.

Gain and Offer Support

See to it that the students know where they can go whenever they need support like the counseling service of the school. Strong relationship outside the agencies as well as local communities is crucial. It may include talks at the school to raise awareness, support, and visibility if external help is needed.

With today’s numerous mental health concerns, it is very important that everyone should be involved and provide support to one another. This will not only help the students to do better but also teachers can be at ease and experience peace of mind when dealing with students who have mental health issues.

Education is as important as one’s mental health. If a person is not mentally healthy, he or she will not be able to do better in school. This is why both students and teachers should be aware of the threats of rising mental health concerns and create solutions that would benefit all.