Students’ mental health a priority as they return to the classroom

Martin started his work school life at the highest stage Grand subordinate pandemic. I didn’t know him the schoolAnd he didn’t see it himself mates of class or his Teacher. In February, the 6-year-old boy went to his classroom for the first time and was scared socialize With his classmates, says his mother, Alicia Caceres.

The other children felt the same way. “The teacher says that for those who have siblings it was easier to adapt. But my son and my other children who did not part with their peers all this time did not know how to make friends.

in it sierra-amazon system, Its 1.8 million students have been in 100% face-to-face classes since February. And with the start of the school year in the Costa Galapagos system, 4.3 million the students The country is already attending Classroom.

This allowed professionals from psychology Educational institutions to learn about the impact of default method in it emotional state of the students. Student guidance departmentsDecember) Assessment and work with students and parents.

Eduardo Calero, a psychologist at EMDI School, for example, saw two The main problems. On the other hand, he argues that growth in it social scale of students have limited peer relationships. As he says to exercise healthy habitsbecause it is impossible to do Physical activity.

Moreover, indicates that there are High incidence of infection from Post-traumatic stress In children, due to death Relatives or significant others.

ISM International Psychologist, Gabriella Zaruma, adds that there has also been Accreditation to me Technique. Moreover, for extended lockthere were cases worry.

The consequences of the epidemic on Psychological health They don’t just see themselves with more than others kids. On her return to class, 16-year-old Abigail also had difficulty resuming her relationship with her classmates. “We spend so much time in our rooms that we don’t seem to know what to talk about or how to share when we’re in a group.”

assessments and procedures

to counter this continenta job Educational institutions It must be framed in Upgrade functional s health preventionZaruma points out. As well as in raising awareness of current problems and creating spaces for listening, supporting and accompanying children.

He says it is important to help psychological healing From children and adolescents, by strengthening safe spacesfrom self care s protection.

Specifically, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is confirmed by psychologist Montserrat Gorter It is impossible for a student to learn, perform, or be creative if he does not have mental health.

This principle has always been true, but so has the epidemic. The main outcome is emotional and psychological, due to confinement, death and disease.

In the face of this, schools like Letort are already working with students, both individually and in groups, with strategies management The emotions. Psychologist Ximena Capelo points out space generation For parents to accompany the process firm methodvia talks.

They also made massive campaigns Good treatment and prevention of risk situations. They organize talks for parents about the different stages of development, proper use of technology and parental control, among others.

The Back to class he is opportunity to meet emotional influencesCapello says. “These were situations that were not best managed or implemented due to confinement and fear of infection.”

take into account

Educational institutions should prioritize students’ mental health, because progress in curriculum subjects depends on their emotional well-being, in optimal conditions.

Parents should not be separated from the institution; They should keep in touch with teachers and authorities to know the status of their children; Support from home is essential.

Restoring the autonomy of children and adolescents is important with a return to face-to-face lessons; Parents should allow this independence for the healthy development of their children.

DECE of educational institutions must conduct group and individual assessments to determine the status of children; However, they must accompany cases on campus.

If cases are identified that require special treatment, institutions should consult with private specialists; Thus, in addition to restoring mental health, suicides can be prevented.