The mental health of school children has always been a concern. Li Weiyi, an educational psychologist from the Education Bureau, stated on the official blog today (26th) that teachers are key figures in identifying and helping high-risk students. Schools are urged to arrange educational psychologists for professional sharing and assistance. Teachers identify and support students who are at risk of suicide and strengthen their understanding of the concept of "gatekeeper".
Li Weiyi stated in the Education Bureau's "Bubble Human Language" blog that in recent years, the authorities have made great efforts to provide "gatekeeper" training and information to teachers, parents and students in order to identify and help students with mental health problems and suicide risk, and transfer them in time. Introduce them to receive professional support.
Expand the "Student Guardian Ambassador" program this school year to increase the number of parent training places
She pointed out that it is equally important for students to receive "gatekeeper" training. The Education Bureau has launched the "Student Guardian Ambassador" program earlier to train students to become "guardian ambassadors", learn about ways to maintain mental health, common mental illnesses, and care about and respond to Practical skills for emotionally troubled peers, etc.
She pointed out that due to the positive results of the plan, the Education Bureau further expanded the plan this school year.
In addition, the "gatekeeper" training online workshop organized by the Education Bureau for parents will increase the number of participants this school year to 500, allowing parents to promote their children's mental health and help them cope with stress or situational problems.
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