Quality Education Fund Thematic Networks - Tertiary Institutes (QTN-T)

To enhance teachers’ understanding of mental health (including mental health problems induced by being frequently exposed to stressful events, such as acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder) and skills in addressing students’ stress-induced emotional and behavioural problems; To promote a positive mental health culture in primary and secondary schools by enhancing the wellness of mind and body and increasing capacity to address mental health concerns; To cultivate a friendly environment by promoting mental health awareness in primary and secondary schools; To enhance students’ understanding of mental wellness and illness, skills to cope with stress and emotions, and empathy towards people with mental illness (in particular psychosis).

To enhance teachers’ understanding of mental health (including mental health problems such as acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder induced by frequent exposure to stressful events), and their knowledge and skills in handling stress-induced emotional and behavioural issues of students; To promote a positive mental health culture in primary and secondary schools by enhancing students’ wellness of mind and body and increasing students’ capacity to address mental health concerns; To cultivate a friendly campus environment by promoting mental health in primary and secondary schools; To enhance students’ understanding of mental wellness and illness, skills to cope with stress and emotion, and empathy towards people with mental illness (in particular psychosis).

To enhance teachers’ understanding of mental health, and their knowledge (including mental health problems induced by being frequently exposed to stressful events during the social unrest, such as acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.) and skills in handling stress-induced emotional and behavioural problems arising from students; To develop a positive mental health culture in secondary schools by enhancing the wellness of mind and body and increasing capacity to handle mental health concerns; To cultivate a friendly environment by promoting a mental health awareness in schools; and To enhance students’ understanding of mental wellness and illness, skills to cope with stress and emotions, and empathy towards people with mental illness (in particular psychosis).

To enhance teachers’ understanding of mental health, and their and skills in handling stress-induced emotional and behavioural problems arising from students; To develop a positive mental health culture in secondary schools by enhancing the wellness of mind and body and increasing capacity to handle mental health concerns; To cultivate a friendly environment by promoting a mental health awareness in schools; To enhance students’ understanding of mental wellness and illness, skills to cope with stress and emotions, and empathy towards people with mental illness.