The Innovation and Development of College Students' Mental Health Education Model in the New Era

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmhs.202505201

Author(s)

Ting Gao1, Shiqin Yang1, Shui Yu2,*

Affiliation(s)

1Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Kunming, Yunnan, China 2Yunnan Vocational and Technical College of Agriculture, Kunming, Yunnan, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

With the rapid development of information technology, globalization, and social changes, mental health issues among college students have become increasingly prominent, and traditional mental health education models are no longer sufficient to meet the increasingly complex psychological needs of modern students. This paper aims to explore the innovation and development of college students' mental health education models in the new era, proposing innovative approaches from multiple dimensions, including conceptual, technological, methodological, and institutional innovations. First, it analyzes the main issues in current college student mental health education, including the inadequacy of curriculum development, low student engagement, insufficient faculty capacity building, and deficiencies in crisis assessment and intervention mechanisms. Then, by analyzing the mental health characteristics of college students in the new era, the paper identifies the psychological challenges students face and proposes targeted improvements based on survey results. Finally, the paper presents four key innovative pathways: conceptual innovation shifting from "corrective treatment" to "growth empowerment"; technological innovation through deep integration of digital tools; methodological innovation with diversified educational platforms; and institutional innovation by developing a collaborative ecosystem. Through these innovations, this paper aims to provide a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for improving the mental health education model for college students in the new era, creating a more favorable educational environment for the mental and physical well-being of students.

Keywords

College Students; Mental Health Education; Innovative Models; New Era; Educational Reform

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