Govt promotes Kind Classrooms for student mental health and safety

MGR Online•Politics•4d ago

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The Thai government is implementing the Kind Classrooms policy to enhance student mental health and school safety.

•The government is promoting Kind Classrooms as part of the Ministry of Education's 'Learn Well, Be Happy' policy.
•Guidance counselors and advisory teachers are positioned as the first line of defense for student mental health care.
•The Department of Mental Health and OBEC are implementing mental health first aid and bullying prevention measures.
•Support systems include the HERO OBEC Care and Mental Health Check-in systems, alongside a 24-hour hotline.

•The government is driving the Kind Classrooms policy to create safe spaces for students, teachers, and educational personnel.
•Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluay, Deputy Government Spokesperson, stated the government continues to support the Ministry of Education's 'Learn Well, Be Happy' policy.
•The government established four key guidelines for Kind Classrooms: mental health care, systematic cooperation networks, safe mental environments, and teacher-led observation and counseling.
•The Department of Mental Health and the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) are promoting mental health first aid and monitoring student behavior, emotions, and social issues.
•The Department of Mental Health and the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) are implementing measures to prevent and manage bullying in both physical and online environments.
•The government utilizes the HERO OBEC Care and Mental Health Check-in systems for screening, monitoring, and follow-up care.
•Teachers, students, and parents can access mental health services 24 hours a day via the 1323 hotline.

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Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️

The governing body driving the Kind Classrooms and Learn Well, Be Happy policies.

Ministry of Education(กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for the 'Learn Well, Be Happy' policy.

Department of Mental Health(กรมสุขภาพจิต)

The organization collaborating with OBEC to provide mental health first aid and bullying prevention.

Office of the Basic Education Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการศึกษาขั้นพื้นฐาน)ℹ️

The organization, also referred to as OBEC, collaborating with the Department of Mental Health on student welfare.

OBEC(สพฐ.)

The abbreviated name for the Office of the Basic Education Commission.

Kind Classrooms(ห้องเรียนใจดี)

A policy aimed at creating safe spaces and proactively caring for the mental health of students in educational institutions.

Learn Well, Be Happy(เรียนดี มีความสุข)

A policy from the Ministry of Education supported by the government.

Captain Patdarasmi Thongsaluay(ร้อยเอกหญิงภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Government Spokesperson who disclosed information regarding the Kind Classrooms policy.