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The UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok and the UNICEF Regional Office for East Asia and the Pacific are pleased to invite you to the online launch of their new tool, aimed at supporting the Review and Assessment of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in the Education Sector.

The tool will be launched during a regional webinar on Enhancing Education Sector Approaches to Addressing Learner and Teacher MHPSS Needs, organized by the Asia-Pacific Thematic Working Group on School Health, Nutrition and Well-being. This webinar will provide a platform to explore how education systems can strengthen MHPSS efforts, drawing insights from diverse stakeholders across Asia-Pacific.

Good mental health and well-being are essential for students to access and fully participate in education. Evidence shows that learners and teachers in Asia-Pacific face significant challenges related to mental health. Even before COVID-19, the region had the highest percentage of adolescents with mental disorders. The pandemic exacerbated this situation, with a 2020 UNICEF survey across 46 countries revealing that 83% of children and 89% of parents reported an increase in negative feelings, while 46% of caregivers observed signs of psychological distress in their children.

Recognizing the urgent need to address MHPSS both in, and through education, UNESCO Bangkok and UNICEF EAPRO have developed the Review and Assessment of MHPSS in the Education Sector (RAMES) tool, a practical assessment framework to help Ministries of Education evaluate their readiness and response to MHPSS needs. This tool will support national education strategies, inform policies, and strengthen multisectoral collaboration to promote student and teacher well-being.

• Showcase the RAMES tool and its applications in strengthening MHPSS initiatives within education sector planning and policy.
• Raise awareness of MHPSS as a key factor in quality education, highlighting the role of education systems in promoting mental well-being.
• Facilitate a learning exchange on effective MHPSS programming, including country experiences and multi-sectoral collaboration.

This webinar is open to all stakeholders interested in MHPSS and education, including:

• Ministries of Education, Health, and Social Services
• Teachers, school principals, and researchers
• Civil society and community-based organizations 
• Youth networks
• Individual MHPSS experts and advocates
• Organizations working on school health and well-being

While there is no mandatory reading requirement, participants are encouraged to review the following resources to gain the most from the session:

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