Under the theme “Contribution of Psychology to Psychological Well-being and Academic Performance,” the conference held in the José Germain auditorium on the Somosaguas campus analyzed the mental health needs of students, teachers, and families. Abelardo de la Rosa emphasized the growing integration of psychology in education and the importance of continuing to promote its presence to ensure the overall well-being of the educational community.
The event, organized by entities that signed the Manifesto for the Well-being of the Educational Community, highlighted the work of educational psychologists in the psychological development, academic performance, and emotional management of students, as well as in addressing specific learning difficulties.
“"The incorporation of Psychology into the educational field in recent years has led to significant advances, and it is necessary to continue reinforcing its presence in schools by articulating psychological support to ensure the well-being of the educational community as a transversal objective."
In this regard, De la Rosa detailed initiatives from the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, such as a bill in progress to reduce the maximum number of students per classroom and establish a legal limit for the teaching hours of faculty in publicly funded centers. Furthermore, the Emotional Well-being program is being enhanced, with funding increased from 5 to 10 million euros to strengthen the role of well-being and protection coordinators in educational institutions.
