Challenges and prospects of integrating mental health education in Chinese schools

作者：Yanjun SHANG, Jiao Wang, Haifeng Zhu · 发表于：Frontiers in Public Health · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.3389/fpubh.2025.1621170 · 被引用次数：4 · 研究领域：Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development、Mental Health Treatment and Access、Early Childhood Education and Development

China has long been committed to promoting students' mental well-being by integrating mental health education (MHE) across primary, secondary, and higher education. This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of how MHE is integrated in Chinese schools. It first examines the current state of integration through a review of policy and relevant literature. It then explores the key challenges across four dimensions: institutional mechanisms, educational practices, targeted interventions, and teacher workforce development. Finally, the paper discusses future directions for advancing MHE in Chinese schools, including updating educational philosophies, strengthening institutional frameworks, building holistic student support systems, and enhancing teacher training, ultimately aiming to promote the high-quality development of MHE in China.