INNOVATIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION: NEW MODELS FOR PEACEBUILDING

Abstract

Mental health education has evolved into a crucial pillar for fostering peace at personal, community, and global levels. As traditional models prove insufficient in addressing contemporary challenges, innovative approaches integrating technology, multicultural perspectives, and interdisciplinary methods are reshaping how societies teach and promote mental well-being for peacebuilding. This chapter explores groundbreaking practices in mental health education, highlights case studies of successful implementation, and reviews recent literature up to 2024. It further examines how these innovations contribute to conflict prevention, social harmony, and resilient communities. Practical recommendations are offered to policymakers, educators, and mental health professionals committed to advancing peace through mental health literacy.