2023-08-10 08:00:37
Mental health has taken a very different position in society in the aftermath of the pandemic. It has been brought into the spotlight a subject that until now was taboo and that it has set off all the alarms due to the lack of resources (especially human), especially due to the increase in cases among the younger population.
Over time and advances in mental health, some behaviors have also been given a name, such as bullying, something more than necessary considering that, according to the latest data from Fundación Anar, one in every four students (24.4%) perceive that there is bullying in the environment. Another study by the University of Alcalá at the request of the Ministry of Universities reveals an alarming response, and that is that when asked “Have you ever harassed someone?”, 4.58% answered affirmatively, a percentage very similar to those who They confess to having cyberbullied, which represents 4.62%. In fact, many acknowledge that they have been able to participate without realizing the damage caused.
Given the firmness –and crudeness– of the data, the recommendations of the study by the University of Alcalá de Henares were to increase the fight against bullying by reducing the bureaucratic burden that teachers entail in managing cases and increase students’ skills in conflict resolution.
50% of young people say they have used psychological support for recent mental health problems
The truth is that we think that all of us who make up the educational ecosystem, in one way or another, must act immediately before a youth in which (according to the data provided by the Ministry of Universities in its study on Mental health in the student body of Spanish universitiespublished just a few weeks ago) 50% state that they have resorted to psychological support for recent mental health problems and that they have ever consulted a health professional for a mental health problem. In addition, the prevalence of moderate or severe anxiety occurs approximately in one in two students.. And what’s more: one in five had suicidal thoughts in the two weeks prior to the survey.
The university stage and, therefore, youth, should be one of the most memorable stages for our young people, which is why it is an immediate obligation that we take charge of the matter and not let another minute go by. We have been noticing alarms for years, something fundamental, since to arrive on time it is necessary to pay attention to the changes in student habitssomething that is only achieved when the connection between institution and student is close.
Once the deficiency was detected, we got down to work and launched a complete program of activities to help students in the integration processes, accompanying them during this stage at the hands of the Resa teams and guaranteeing their well-being. In 2019, we went one step further with the Wellbeing project with the aim of detecting any type of change or habit among students and, thus, implementing a rapid action protocol. But the last one that we have given, fervently believing in the principles of well-being, is the start-up of the first anti-acoustic protocol in the educational field.
The ultimate goal is clear: that all those who are going to enjoy a new university stage do so in a healthy environment without fear; we certainly owe them one happy youth.
Tatiana Aneiros is Director of Operations at Resa.
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