A Study on the Integration of Mental Health Education and Ideological and Political Education in Universities Under New Circumstances

Abstract

With the changing landscape of higher education in the new era, the importance of mental health education and ideological and political education in the comprehensive development of students has become increasingly prominent. Traditional approaches to ideological and political education and mental health education have shown a certain disconnection in terms of content and methods, necessitating the exploration of integrative pathways to better promote students’ ideological consciousness and mental well-being. This paper, from both theoretical and practical perspectives, examines the mechanisms and implementation paths for integrating mental health education with ideological and political education in universities. By reviewing the literature and conducting empirical research, the study analyzes the progress of related research both domestically and internationally, and, in conjunction with the current state of university education, proposes theoretical foundations and practical strategies for constructing an integrative mechanism. The findings indicate that the integration of mental health education and ideological and political education can enhance students’ mental resilience and ideological and political literacy, thus providing a new pathway to achieve educational objectives. Finally, the paper puts forward corresponding policy recommendations aimed at offering theoretical support and practical guidance for promoting the integration of mental health and ideological and political education in universities under new conditions.