Mindshift Educational Networking Programme (Phase V) (2023/24)

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).