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Taiwan high schools to offer mental health leave this year
Discover Taiwan’s new initiative allowing students three days of mental health leave per semester, starting this academic year, amid concerns from the National Federation of Teachers Unions about potential school disruptions.2024/08/27 16:22 -
KMT caucus proposes mental health leave for men
New Taipei City’s KMT caucus is addressing men’s mental health with proposals for psychological leave and a dedicated counseling hotline, aiming to support those facing stress and societal pressures.2024/08/06 16:22 -
Taiwan begins mental health days for high school students
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Education is prioritizing student well-being by introducing "mental and physical adjustment leave" in high schools, aiming to support mental health.2024/07/03 10:01 -
Taiwan army conscript returns after unapproved leave
Discover the story of a Taiwan soldier’s temporary absence from his unit, driven by personal issues, and the military’s balanced approach to discipline and mental health support.2024/05/27 11:44 -
Advancing mental health care: Taiwan’s new policy directions
President-elect Lai Ching-te’s mental health proposals have gained recognition from the medical community in Taiwan. The Taiwan Health Movement Alliance praises Lai’s initiatives, such as the "Mental Health Plan for Young People" and "Mental Health Leave," emphasizing the importance of mental health support and early intervention. Experts recommend adopting treatment guidelines from Europe and America, focusing on psychological interventions over medication. They also suggest establishing child and adolescent psychiatry centers and promoting integrated treatment models. Lai’s advocacy for physical and mental health, along with stress management education, is seen as crucial for building a healthy Taiwan.2024/04/01 18:25 -
Taiwan considers mental health leave for civil servants
The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration Personnel Division Director in Taipei supports adding mental health leave days for civil servants. The proposal includes granting one day of mental health leave each month without wage deductions. Discussions with the Ministry of Civil Service are ongoing to modify leave regulations. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Rosalia Wu advocates for this change, emphasizing no reduction in pay for civil servants taking mental health leave.2024/03/06 17:08 -
Mental health leave adopted by 39 Taiwan universities
Learn about Taiwan’s universities’ efforts to support student mental health, including the implementation of mental health leave policies. Despite concerns about abuse, institutions like NSYSU are leading the way in providing crucial support to students.2024/02/27 18:21 -
Taiwan high schools to pilot mental health leave program
The Ministry of Education in Taipei launches a pilot program offering mental health leave for high school students, requiring parental consent and limiting leave to three days per semester. Universities have already implemented similar measures.2024/02/17 14:44 -
Taiwanese universities roll out mental health leave
Amid rising awareness of mental health issues, Taiwanese universities have started implementing "mental health leaves" to support students experiencing emotional stress.2023/09/07 16:48