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Research on the Influencing Factors and Optimization Path of College Counselors' Mental Health Education in the New Media Era

Author(s)

Yufang Wang

Affiliation(s)

Xi'an Physical Education University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Abstract

This study investigates the new challenges, influencing factors, and optimization pathways for university counselors' mental health education in the new media era. Through comprehensive analysis of current conditions, it identifies multidimensional factors including evolving student psychological characteristics, impacts of new media technologies, counselors' competency frameworks, and institutional support systems. The research reveals that the openness, immediacy, and interactivity of new media environments present both opportunities and challenges for mental health education, such as information overload, privacy concerns, and effectiveness evaluation. Based on systematic analysis, this paper constructs an optimization pathway model encompassing five dimensions: conceptual renewal, competency enhancement, platform development, mechanism innovation, and evaluation systems. Practical recommendations are proposed to provide theoretical references and practical guidance for improving the effectiveness of university mental health education in the new media era.

Keywords

New Media Era; University Counselors; Mental Health Education; Influencing Factors; Optimization Path

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