Problem-Oriented Optimization Paths for College Students' Mental Health Education

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515441

Author(s)

Junhua Li*

Affiliation(s)

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

With the intensification of social competition and the deepening of educational reform, college students' mental health problems have shown a trend of complexity and diversification. The traditional mental health education model, plagued by insufficient pertinence and weak practicality, struggles to meet students' real needs. The problem-oriented education model centers on the existing objective issues in college students' mental health education and adopts a closed-loop logic of "problem identification-exploratory analysis-practical solution", providing a new approach to enhance the effectiveness of college students' mental health education. Based on the theoretical foundation of problem-oriented education, this paper addresses the practical dilemmas in current college students' mental health education, such as "overemphasis on theoretical indoctrination while neglecting practical application", "overemphasis on unified teaching while ignoring individual differences", and "inaccurate grasp of students' mental status and inadequate follow-up for students with problems". Specific optimization paths are proposed from the aspects of content system, teaching methods, and support mechanisms, aiming to provide references for the reform of mental health education in colleges and universities.

Keywords

College Students; Mental Health Education; Problem-Oriented; Optimization Paths

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