Promoting Emotional Well-being and Mental Health through Student Mentorship During Human Emergencies

Title

Promoting Emotional Well-being and Mental Health through Student Mentorship During Human Emergencies

Creator

Banerjee, Trina; Reddy, K. Jayasankara

Description

The aim of this chapter is to elucidate the factors that are important in maintaining emotional well-being and promoting mental health through student mentorship in higher education in times of a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted academic institutions to go online prompting a profound change in the pedagogical experience of students and their mentors. It has been a challenge to adapt to this new normal for many, and the socially distant lifestyle has procured novel shortcomings. The lack of focus on awareness of mental health and well-being among academic mentors has been proven to be detrimental to the students. The mental health and well-being of mentors are also a matter of concern in the present situation. Spreading awareness about emotional well-being, imparting the knowledge of positive psychology, and psychoeducation of mental health issues among students will facilitate better coping. Motivating mentors to enhance communication and arrange for outreach programmes can be beneficial to their students. The chapter focuses on these pressing needs in the path of pedagogical experience and aims to help mentors, in turn, help themselves and their students by promoting better mental health. 2025 selection and editorial matter, Kennedy Andrew Thomas and Joseph Varghese Kureethara; individuals, the contributors.

Source

Education and Pedagogical Experiences: Coping with Human Emergencies and Exploring Resilience Strategies;pp.144-150

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

Taylor and Francis

Coverage

Banerjee T., Christ University, Bangalore, India; Reddy K.J., School of Social Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 978-104032133-1; 978-103290080-3;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003546092-12

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