Hyderabad: A total of 250 teachers have been trained to serve as ‘mental well-being warriors,’ equipped to detect and address emotional challenges in the classroom while providing essential support.
The training was organised by Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society for educators from various schools. The training focused on understanding human psychological needs, emotional triggers, and stages of brain development. Officials explained that this would help teachers recognise the emotional states of not only their students but also themselves. Practical techniques were shared, empowering teachers to support students’ mental health. TGSWREIS secretary Alagu Varshini emphasised the importance of the initiative, urging students to reject thoughts of self-harm and stay resilient in the face of challenges. “This initiative has not only trained teachers but transformed them into mental well-being warriors,” she said. The two-day training session was held on March 18-19 at the MCR HRD Institute in the city.tnn