Research-based knowledge provides tools for supporting the mental health of young people and ensuring a safe environment for growth, even in the middle of pandemic-related challenges.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10 October 2021. This year, the day serves as a reminder that every young person's mind is valuable. We compiled five recently published news items describing how to effectively support the wellbeing of young people.
At its best, school is a key protective environment for children
School is a source of not only knowledge, but also friendship and security. A listening and caring adult at school can serve as a better explanation for a child's wellbeing than even the economic and social status of the child's family. School provides and strengthens experiences that protect children.
Read the full article on how school can support pupil growth (in Finnish only).
Socio-emotional skills protect general upper secondary school pupils from burnout and boost wellbeing
Research has demonstrated the power of socio-emotional skills: the more gritty, curious and resilient, or mentally buoyant, pupils are, the more likely they are to be engaged in their studies. Emotional skills develop particularly during adolescence.
