STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR: NARRATIVE REVIEW IN EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
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Student Mental Health, Suicidal Behavior, Adolescents, Psychology, Education, Integrative InterventionAbstract
Student mental health plays a central role in academic and social development, yet it has become increasingly complex due to growing academic, social, and emotional pressures experienced by adolescents. One of the most serious outcomes of these challenges is suicidal behavior, a global issue with profound implications for both education and psychology. This study adopts a narrative review approach to examine the relationship between student mental health and suicidal behavior from integrated educational and psychological perspectives. The literature reviewed includes international journal articles, academic books, and reports from reputable organizations, selected based on relevance, scientific rigor, and publication within the last decade. The findings indicate that suicidal behavior is influenced by multiple risk factors, including depression, anxiety, impulsivity, academic stress, social isolation, and traumatic experiences such as rejection or abuse. Psychological perspectives cognitive, psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic highlight that such behavior emerges from complex interactions between internal vulnerabilities and external pressures, including cognitive distortions, unresolved conflicts, environmental influences, and existential concerns. From an educational standpoint, schools function as critical protective environments by fostering supportive climates, providing counseling services, and implementing social-emotional learning programs that strengthen coping skills and resilience. An integrative approach that combines psychological insight with educational practice is therefore essential for developing effective, adaptive interventions tailored to students’ needs. The study recommends strengthening school-based mental health services, equipping teachers for early detection, enhancing collaboration among schools, families, and communities, reducing stigma through education, and encouraging further research to deepen understanding of suicidal behavior mechanisms
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