A study on the management practice of college students’ mental health education during the novel coronavirus pandemic

Abstract

College mental health education plays a crucial role in the well-being and overall development of students. It is closely related to their academic progress and quality of life, as well as their adaption to society upon graduation. In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated psychological problems among college students, which directly affect academic performance and overall campus experience. In this study, the current situation of mental health education at X University was selected as the research object. A random selection method was adopted, with a research sample of 381 individuals. Sample data were collected by means of questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. The weighted average was used to measure the compliance level of students’ mental health education management. The 4-point Likert scale, as shown in Table 1, was utilized to evaluate the compliance of mental health education management among students at Linyi University. Through the research, the measures to improve the level of school mental health education and management are as follows: set up mental health courses, establish psychological counseling service stations, incorporate life education and resilience-building education into the curriculum, conduct mental health education training for all teachers, encourage the participation of psychological counselors in the professional development of mental health education, and promote communication and cooperation between schools. Besides, efforts should be made to strengthen the coordination between parents and social support institutions to improve the prevention and intervention capacity of psychological crises.