GS4/GS2 Paper
Syllabus: Emotional Intelligence/ Government Policies and Intervention
Source: IE
The Union Ministry of Education has released draft guidelines to prevent student suicides in schools
These guidelines are titled UMMEED (Understand, Motivate, Manage, Empathise, Empower, Develop)
Aim of the Guidelines: The guidelines aim to help schools enhance sensitivity, understanding, and support for students, emphasizing the importance of every child’s well-being, “Every Child Matters”
| Key Features | Description |
| School Wellness Team (SwT) | The guidelines propose the formation of a School Wellness Team led by the school principal. These teams should be trained to handle crisis situations and provide immediate support when a student exhibits signs of self-harm. |
| Teacher and Family Orientation | It recommends conducting annual orientations for teachers and family members to raise awareness about student suicides. Schools are responsible for capacity-building among various stakeholders through these orientations. |
| Responding to Warning Signs | The guidelines outline specific actions that school individuals or members of the wellness team should take when encountering a student displaying warning signs or attempting self-harm. |
| Destigmatizing Mental Health Issues | Schools are encouraged to destigmatize mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, suicide, and substance abuse through activities like storytelling, rallies, posters, exhibitions, and other initiatives. |
| Safety Measures | The guidelines also suggest practical safety measures, such as locking all empty classrooms and ensuring there are no dark corridors or areas within the school premises. |
Usage: The Measures can be used in Case studies or Ethics answers/ Indian Society Answers
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