Delivering Mental Health Education to University Students in China

Authors

  • Yi Li Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Qi Wang Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Lizhou Wang Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), Boston College, US

Keywords:

Mental health education, student well-being, compulsory modules, teaching methods, Chinese universities

Abstract

Over the past two decades, the mental health of university students has become a matter of increasing public concern in China. Universities have been developing mental health education and services to support students. A recent notice from the ministry of education reiterates the importance of mental health education and promotes such courses as a core module for all students. This article reviews strategies, challenges, and implications related to promoting student well-being at Chinese universities.

Author Biographies

Yi Li, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Yi Li is an associate professor in student affairs and a certified counsellor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), China. Email: lily_gse@sjtu.edu.cn.

Qi Wang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Qi Wang is an adjunct researcher at the School of Education, SJTU, and a research fellow at the Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), Boston College, US. Email: qwmichelle@gmail.com.

Lizhou Wang, Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), Boston College, US

Lizhou Wang is a doctoral candidate at CIHE, Boston College. Email: wangliz@bc.edu.

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Published

2022-10-11

How to Cite

Li, Y. ., Wang, Q., & Wang, L. . (2022). Delivering Mental Health Education to University Students in China. International Higher Education, (112), 35–36. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/15759

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