MENTAL HYGIENE

It consists of measures to reduce the incidence of mental illness through

prevention and early treatment and to promote mental health. (Singh & Tiwari,
1972)

It focuses on:
a. Maintaining positive mentality;
b. Discover techniques to keep person healthy.

MENTAL HYGIENE AND THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Mental hygienists viewed the educational system as a promising venue for

preventive activities. During the 1930s they successfully influenced teacher
education programs to include developmental psychology.

IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HYGIENE

As teaching-learning process is in need of high mental presence and cognitive

effort, it is important to find out the real factors behind the mental illness, seen
among the teachers and learners to provide a better learning environment for
learners who are regarded to be the center of the classroom.

FACTORS AFFECTING MENTAL HEALTH OF TEACHERS & STUDENTS

a. Physical Health
b. Personal and related problems
c. A persons self-perception
d. Environment
e. School factors
f.
g. LACK OF MENTAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE AWARENESS WILL LEAD
PEOPLE TO:
h.
a. Stress
b. Interpersonal Problems
c. Depression
d. Adjustment
e. Sexual Problem
f.
g. PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH
h.
A. For Teachers
a. Clarifying roles and responsibilities
b. Avoiding drugs & alcohol
c. Creating a very good rapport between teachers and students.
d. Ensuring good relationship at school.
e. Reducing workload.
B. For Students
a. Providing time for relaxation between school hours.
b. Encouraging collaborative activities.
c. Creating a child-friendly atmosphere in school
d. Providing proper time for recreation.
e. Avoiding public insult.
f. Providing proper support when needed.