ADMINISTRATION OF STUDENT CARE AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR PROMOTING MENTAL WELL-BEING AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

This academic article aims to present administrative concepts for student care and support systems that align with digital transformations to monitor and promote the mental well-being of secondary school students. The necessity of this study is driven by key issues: 1) The escalating severity of mental health problems impacting youths' learning processes and quality of life; 2) The mental health crisis, revealing that youths aged 13-17 are at a high risk for depression, with 17.6% having experienced self-harm thoughts or behaviors; and 3) The multidimensional challenges in administering these systems, encompassing policy and implementation, personnel competencies, and multisectoral collaboration, all of which directly affect the quality of care in schools. To address these challenges, this article highlights 4) Monitoring technology, which holds high potential for elevating system efficiency through the early detection of at-risk students, multidimensional data analysis, and targeted interventions. The study concludes that the administration of student care and support systems must be elevated to a proactive management approach. This focuses on systematic collaborative integration and the sustainable strengthening of students' mental immunity. The key driver of this approach is the application of technology, innovations, and digital platforms for data analysis and behavioral tracking. This integration will mitigate accurate, rapid, and timely assistance under strict consideration of ethics and personal privacy protection.