“Linthiphon” concerned about violence and children's mental health Ask for school to be a safe space.

“Linthiphon” Pheu Thai list MP concerned about violence and children's mental health Ask for school to be a safe space. After the statistics show the depth of the problem, it is recommended that the Ministry of Education work proactively. Set up a system for opening the semester

March 28, Ms. Linthiporn Warinwatchararot List of MPs and Deputy Secretary General of the Pheu Thai Party Mention the case of concern over the violent situation in schools. Affects the mental health of children and youth To discuss through to the Ministry of Education Ministry of Public Health and related agencies Concerning the mental health problems of children and youth

Ms. Linthiporn said that in the past year There is constant news about violence in schools. both physical harm Bullying Sexual harassment in school Including the drug problem that threatens youth. and create concern for parents and citizens. From criminal case statistics Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection in 2023, there were 13,133 cases involving children and youth, and more than 3,060 cases were drug cases.

Ms. Linthiporn continued that in addition to the problem of violence, It is also coupled with mental health problems of children and youth. There has been an increase in self-harm, drug use, and suicide. From the Suicide Situation Report in Thailand in 2023, it was found that the age group that attempted suicide at a high rate was school-age teenagers (15-19 years old). These numbers therefore reflect the deep problem of suicide. “Mental health crisis” of children and youth across the country

Ms. Linthiporn continued that at present there are psychologists in the education area. To help take care of these problems But the lowest ratio of psychologists to students is 1 psychologist per 120,687 students. And even though the ratio is the highest, it is still 1 psychologist per 6,171 students. There is no need to answer whether this is enough or not. If looking at the statistics of violence drug use and the rate of suicide attempts among children and youth is increasing. Therefore, today's mental health problems can no longer be solved with a passive approach. The Ministry of Education needs to be proactive. Hurry and save them before it's too late. Let the hand that holds and supports the youth be the hand of the teacher. and the hands of psychologists who have knowledge, understanding, and expertise in dealing with and solving problems.

Miss Linthiporn In conclusion, he said Ask the Ministry of Education Focus on mental health problems of children and youth especially in school This will be the key to solving children and youth problems in all dimensions.

“Many children have family problems. In some cases, home may not be a comfortable place. Therefore, when arriving at school May the school be a safe space. Don't give them time to look around. And I don't see anyone. Because many times the hand that we hold is not in time. It will be a hand that we will never hold again. We have to be the ones holding it up so that no one falls behind,” Ms. Linthiphon said.