Schools can take the following measures to better address mental health by making it a central focus of the curriculum and extracurriculars:
Educate and train staff Members: Schools should educate and train teachers, counselors, and other staff members on mental health concerns, such as how to recognize children who may be having difficulties and how to best assist them.
School environments should be supportive of students’ emotional and psychological health, so it’s important to work toward that goal. One way to accomplish this is by the implementation of anti-bullying and harassment regulations, as well as the encouragement of constructive interactions between students and faculty.
Third, schools should provide students who need it with mental health services like counseling and treatment. In addition, they need to refer children in need of more in-depth mental health services to appropriate facilities.
Educators should incorporate discussions of mental health and wellness into their lessons, and schools should create environments where students can practice self-care and stress management techniques.
Involve parents and families: Schools should involve parents and families in promoting mental health and well-being by providing resources and support and encouraging them to talk openly with their children about mental health.
School mental health programs and services should be evaluated often to ensure they are successful and fulfill the needs of students. Alterations and enhancements should be made as well.
To help children succeed academically and emotionally, schools should take these measures to emphasize and integrate mental health support into their curriculum and activities.