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14/09/22 06:23 AM IST

NCERT guidelines for Mental Health problems

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  • Setting up of a mental health advisory panel, a school-based mental health programme and pedagogical support to ensure the mental well-being of students and engaging parents are among the guidelines issued by NCERT for schools.
About the guidelines 
  • The guidelines for "Early identification and intervention for mental health problems in school going children and adolescents" have been released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
  • Schools should establish a Mental Health Advisory Panel (consisting of teachers, and parents)
  • Enforce the annual school Mental Health programme
  • Mechanism for early Identification of behavioural patterns in students (including substance use and self-harm)
  • Training of teachers for identification of signs in students- issues with attachment, separation, school refusal etc.
  • The schools should have a provision for identifying behaviour, substance use and self-harm, depression, and developmental concerns, provide first aid and make appropriate referrals. 
Why these guidelines ? 
  • Most of the time mental health issues emerge at an early stage of life as half of all mental health conditions emerge by the time individuals are 14 years old and three-quarters by the age of 25.
  • NCERT has recommended that apart from families and parents, teachers need to be informed about early flag signs as they too are the primary caregivers.
  • Teachers should talk about bullying cases in class and empower students by educating them regarding bullying.
  • They should provide a confidential way for students to report any incident which is of concern to them.
Government Measures 
  • NEP2020 emphasized students’ mental well-being.
  • Manodarpan: Psychosocial support to students, teachers and families
  • SAHYOG: Guidance for the mental wellbeing of children
  • National Mental Health Program (NMHP):To address the huge burden of mental disorders and shortage of qualified professionals.
  • Mental HealthCare Act 2017: It guarantees every affected person access to mental healthcare
  • Kiran Helpline: a 24/7 toll-free helpline
Source- Business Standard 

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