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World Mental Health Day: Steps to build a supportive educational environment for our students

Ganesh Kohli, Founder, IC3 Movement, highlights a few strategies we can follow to build a safe and secure environment for the mental well-being of students

Ganesh Kohli

To further build a supportive educational environment for our students, the following are some strategies that can be implemented to shift from a competition-based model to one focused on collaborating with the students:

Systemic Counseling:

We are there for you

Career and college counseling should be integrated into the curriculum, making it a central function in every classroom. This will help students find their purpose and build competencies beyond academic success.

Gatekeeper Training:

Train right

Training educators and other key individuals to identify and support at-risk students can make a significant difference. Teachers and principals need to be equipped with the tools to identify students in mental distress due to competition.

A Love-Based Approach:

Love is the key

Students’ relationship with their subjects is often shaped by their teachers. Encouraging a love-based approach that brings joy to learning enables students to fully immerse themselves in the subjects.

When students love their subjects, rather than fearing exams, they tend to perform better. Counselling helps create a contextual understanding that fosters this love-based learning approach.

Extracurricular Activities as Core Curriculum:

Let's do it!

Hobbies and extracurricular activities should not be viewed as separate from education. These activities provide a foundation upon which core academic concepts can be built, enriching students’ overall learning experience. 

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