Analysis of the Role of Mental Health Education in the Development of Vocational College Students

Miaomiao Lian; Yasmin Binti Hussain

doi:10.30560/ier.v8n4p80

Miaomiao Lian Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, City University Malaysia, Malaysia; Faculty of Intelligent Manufacturing, Guangdong Eco-Engineering Polytechnic, China
Yasmin Binti Hussain Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, City University Malaysia, Malaysia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30560/ier.v8n4p80

Keywords: vocational education, mental health education, positive psychology, professional development

Abstract

As a crucial pathway for cultivating applied talents, vocational education directly impacts socioeconomic development and industrial upgrading through its educational quality. In recent years, mental health issues among vocational students have become increasingly prominent, emerging as a key factor hindering their professional development. This study systematically analyzes the role of mental health education in promoting vocational students 'career cognition, social adaptation, stress resilience, and lifelong development, grounded in positive psychology theory and integrating domestic and international research findings from the past five years. The research demonstrates that scientifically structured mental health education significantly enhances vocational students' self-efficacy, career identity, and social adaptability, thereby establishing a solid psychological foundation for their professional growth.

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