Education forum in the Alb-Donau-Kreis: Focus on mental health of students!

Education forum in the Alb-Donau-Kreis: Focus on mental health of students!

In a gripping encounter between educational experts and committed parents, the mental health of children and adolescents was put into the spotlight! This year's education forum, which took place on October 24th in the district of the district, attracted around 100 participants who were passionate about the question of how schools can become a safe port for mental health young people. "For many young people, the school is a central place of their development," said District Administrator Heiner Scheffold at the opening and emphasized the urgency of shaping everyday school life in such a way that it not only conveys knowledge, but also promotes psychological well -being.

expertise and commitment combined

The focus of the forum was the captivating impulse lecture by Professor Tina Hascher, a leading expert in educational psychology. She underlined that psychological well -being is more than the absence of stress - it also includes positive emotions and social integration. "Schools have to create an environment in which pupils can experience emotional stability," she said urgently. Teachers and parents play a key role in this: they have to offer emotional support and recognize the individual needs of the students.

The subsequent dialogue round with regional experts presented inspiring practical examples that are already implemented in schools. The "marketplace of the possibilities" also offered a platform to get to know innovative projects that strengthen resilience and mental health in educational institutions. District Administrator Scheffold praised the variety of initiatives in the Alb-Donau district and emphasized how important it is to set new impulses for the personal development of the students.