Abstract:

As the global economy progresses and people's living standards improve, there is a growing need to redefine the notion of "health," expanding its scope beyond physical well-being to include psychological health. Given that minors bear the responsibility of fostering social progress as the hope for the future society, their mental health becomes exceptionally crucial. This research aims to investigate the mental health status of minors in poor areas of Anhui Province, assessing the existence of issues and probing into their underlying causes. The study is structured into two main segments. Initially, it delves into the essence of mental health education for minors, the current state of mental health education globally and domestically and underscores the significance of the research. Subsequently, by scrutinizing the mental health scenario of minors through case studies, the analysis reveals that psychological challenges among minors predominantly manifest in areas such as personality, learning, and interpersonal communication. Applying the social system theory, the researcher identifies several factors contributing to these psychological issues, including governmental neglect, economic underdevelopment, outdated educational ideologies, insufficient family guidance, and inadequate infrastructure. Approached from the standpoint of social workers, addressing these concerns is seen as instrumental in fostering the wholesome development of minors.

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