1. Australia – The KidsMatter Primary program aims to improve the social and emotional well-being of primary school students by providing resources and support to schools and families.
2. Canada – The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a variety of mental health resources for school-aged children, including mental health awareness programs and community-based counseling services.
3. Finland – The Finnish education system prioritizes the well-being of students through the use of guidance counselors and school health services.
4. Iceland – The Youth in Iceland program has been successful in reducing substance abuse and promoting mental health awareness in teenagers.
5. New Zealand – The SEL approach (Social-Emotional Learning) has been implemented in schools and aims to support students’ social and emotional well-being by teaching skills to develop relationships, manage emotions and make responsible decisions.
6. Norway – The Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment and Behavioural Research provides a range of resources to schools, including social and emotional learning programs and counseling services.
7. Singapore – The Ministry of Education’s Mental Health Framework prioritizes the mental health and well-being of students and teachers and provides resources and support to schools.
8. Sweden – The Skolverket Education Agency promotes mental health through the implementation of mental health guidelines in schools and the provision of support for students and teachers.
9. United Kingdom – The Time to Change program aims to reduce mental health stigma and discrimination in schools and workplaces.
10. United States – The Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) approach is used in many schools to provide targeted support for students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
