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ISSN 2690-3644 (Print) ISSN 2690-3652 (Online) 

Vol. 4, No. 2, 2023 

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Original Paper 

Research on the Theoretical Logic and Practical Application of 

College Mental Health Education from the Perspective of Social 

Learning Theory 

Xie Xiaojun1 

1 Sichuan Minzu College, Kangding City, China  

 

Received: March 29, 2023       Accepted: April 21, 2023      Online Published: April 30, 2023 

doi:10.22158/elsr.v4n2p65         URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/elsr.v4n2p65 

 

Abstract 

This paper mainly explores the theoretical logic and practical research of college mental health 

education from the perspective of social learning theory. The study suggests that social learning theory 

provides a new perspective and approach for college mental health education, and the application of this 

theory can promote the comprehensive development of students’ mental health. At the same time, this 

theory also provides guidance and support for the practice of college mental health education. By 

establishing a diversified and autonomous learning environment, enhancing the cooperation and 

coordination between school and society education, and establishing feedback and evaluation 

mechanisms, the effectiveness and quality of students’ learning can be improved. This study has certain 

reference value for the theoretical research and practical promotion of college mental health education. 

Keywords 

college mental health education; social learning; student mental health; ideological and political 

education 

 

1. The Driving Force of College Mental Health Education Development under the Social Learning 

Theory 

1.1 Ideological and Political Education in Colleges Provides the Source of Motivation for the Emergence 

and Development of Mental Health Education 

Ideological and political education in colleges focuses on cultivating students’ correct values, outlook on 

life, and worldview, which is consistent with the goal of mental health education. Mental health education 

aims to help students establish a positive and healthy psychological state, possess correct values and 

attitudes towards life, and thus improve their personal mental health level. 



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It emphasizes the comprehensive development of individuals, including multiple aspects such as physical, 

intellectual, aesthetic, moral, and psychological, which also provides theoretical basis and practical 

support for mental health education. Mental health education needs to comprehensively use various 

methods and means to help students develop their abilities in all aspects, improve their self-awareness 

and emotional management skills. It also focuses on cultivating students’ sense of social responsibility 

and civic consciousness, which is consistent with the social nature of mental health education. 

1.2 Institutionalization and Professionalization of Mental Health Education in Universities 

Institutionalization is the foundation of mental health education in universities. Universities should 

establish and improve rules and regulations for mental health education, clarify specific requirements for 

educational content, objectives, methods, time, responsibilities, and establish a long-term mechanism for 

mental health education. At the same time, universities should establish and improve mental health 

records, conduct psychological assessments and diagnoses of students, and timely identify and solve their 

psychological problems. 

Professionalization is an important guarantee for mental health education in universities. Universities 

should establish mental health education centers, hire professional psychologists, counselors and other 

talents, and carry out specialized mental health education work. At the same time, universities should 

strengthen the training and assessment of mental health education workers, improve their professional 

quality and service ability. 

1.3 The Construction of Social Psychological Service System Is an Important Support for Mental Health 

Education in Universities 

Social psychological service organizations can provide professional technical support for mental health 

education in universities. These organizations are usually composed of professional counselors, 

psychologists, social workers, and others who have rich experience in psychological counseling and 

treatment, and can provide professional technical support and guidance for mental health education in 

universities. 

 

2. The Ecological Pattern of Psychological Health Education in Higher Education Institutions 

under the Social Learning Theory 

2.1 Psychological Health Education Is a Relatively Independent System within the “Four-in-One” 

Education System 

Psychological health education refers to a series of services aimed at promoting psychological health, 

including psychological education, assessment, counseling, and therapy, provided through various 

channels and means. It is a part of the “Four-in-One” education system, but it is also a relatively 

independent system. 

Psychological health education is an important component of individual development. In the education 

system, it corresponds to culture, sports, and vocational education, and is an important aspect of the 

“Four-in-One” education. Psychological health education is a relatively independent system with its own 



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independent theories, methods, and means. Its goal is to promote the development of individual 

psychological health, and it needs the support of other forms of education, but it also requires its own 

independent development and improvement. 

2.2 The Psychological Health Education System is a Subsystem of Ideological and Political Education 

in Universities 

The psychological health education system refers to a series of services for psychological health, 

including psychological education, psychological assessment, psychological counseling, and 

psychological treatment for college students through various channels and means within the scope of 

universities. It is one of the important subsystems of ideological and political education in universities.  

The core of ideological and political education in universities is to cultivate college students’ correct 

worldview, outlook on life, and values, and promote their comprehensive development. Psychological 

health education is one of the important means to achieve this goal. Psychological health education can 

help college students establish a positive and healthy psychological state, possess correct values and 

attitudes towards life, and thus promote their comprehensive development. 

2.3 The Psychological Health Education System Is a Subsystem of the Social Psychological Service 

System 

The psychological health education system refers to a series of psychological services aimed at promoting 

mental health, including psychological education, assessment, counseling, and therapy, provided to 

individuals through various channels and means within the social scope. It is one of the important 

subsystems of the social psychological service system. 

The social psychological service system refers to a system that provides mental health services to the 

general public through various channels and means. The psychological health education system is an 

important component of the social psychological service system, providing psychological health 

education services to society, helping people to acquire knowledge about mental health and improve their 

mental health levels. 

The psychological health education system also needs the support of the social psychological service 

system to achieve its own development and improvement. For example, the psychological health 

education system can establish cooperative relationships with other parts to jointly promote the 

development and improvement of psychological health services. At the same time, the psychological 

health education system also needs to pay attention to the impact of social environment and social 

relationships on individual mental health, and actively guide society to pay attention to and participate 

in psychological health education. 

2.4 The Relationship Model of the Psychological Health Education System in Universities 

The psychological health education system in universities is a system composed of multiple 

interconnected and interactive components. In order to better understand and describe the internal 

relationships, a relationship model can be established. The core of this model is the Psychological Health 

Education Center, which serves as the central hub of the entire system. The Psychological Health 



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Education Center includes various professional rooms such as the psychological counseling room, 

psychological assessment room, and psychological therapy room, as well as non-professional rooms such 

as the Psychological Health Education Office. It is the service center of the psychological health 

education system and an important organization for coordinating the work of all components. 

This model includes the four basic components of psychological health education: psychological 

education, psychological assessment, psychological counseling, and psychological therapy. These four 

components are interconnected and interact with each other, forming a complete psychological health 

education service system. 

The model also includes the relationship between the psychological health education system and other 

departments and institutions. For example, the leadership department, student affairs department, security 

department, etc. in universities are all partners and supporters of the psychological health education 

system. They need to establish a good cooperative relationship with the psychological health education 

center. 

 

3. The Collaborative Development Path of Psychological Health Education in Higher Education 

Based on Social Learning Theory 

3.1 Strengthen Psychological Health Management Based on the Holistic Principle of Social Learning 

The holistic principle of social learning theory emphasizes that education should be considered as a whole 

and pay attention to the comprehensive development of individual students. This principle should also 

be implemented in psychological health management work. 

Psychological health management work should be considered as a whole, with a focus on the 

comprehensive development of individuals. It should not only address individual psychological health 

issues, but also pay attention to social adaptability, learning ability, and career development, promoting 

the overall development of individuals. 

Psychological health management work should be considered as a whole, with a focus on the 

comprehensive development of individuals. It should not only address individual psychological health 

issues, but also pay attention to social adaptability, learning ability, and career development, promoting 

the overall development of individuals. 

3.2 Based on the Collaborative Principle of Social Learning, Promoting the Unity of Nurturing Hearts 

and Nurturing Virtues Requires the Use of Socialized Learning Methods to Establish Mechanisms for 

Shared Experiences and Sharing 

Through organizing theme education activities, discussion sessions, and seminars, students can be helped 

to recognize the relationship between nurturing hearts and nurturing virtues, and jointly explore how to 

achieve the unity of nurturing hearts and nurturing virtues. 

Promoting the unity of nurturing hearts and nurturing virtues requires the use of socialized learning 

methods to establish mechanisms for communication and cooperation. By strengthening cooperation 

with social organizations and enterprises, introducing social resources and experiences, and enhancing 



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students’ social adaptability and innovation capabilities, the unity of nurturing hearts and nurturing 

virtues can be achieved. Promoting the unity of nurturing hearts and nurturing virtues requires the use of 

socialized learning methods to establish mechanisms for practice and reflection. By organizing practical 

activities and reviewing and summarizing them, students can combine theoretical knowledge with 

practical experience, deepen their understanding and practice of nurturing hearts and nurturing virtues. 

Based on the collaborative principle of social learning, promoting the unity of cultivating the heart and 

cultivating virtue requires the use of socialized learning methods to establish mechanisms for shared 

experiences, communication and collaboration, practice and reflection, in order to achieve an organic 

combination of knowledge and practice, morality and wisdom. 

3.3 Based on the Open Principle of Social Learning, Enhancing the Synergy between School and Social 

Education 

Enhancing the synergy between school and social education requires the use of socialized learning 

methods to establish a diversified and autonomous learning environment. Schools can enrich students’ 

learning experiences and contents by organizing various forms of extracurricular activities, practical 

teaching, and introducing social resources. At the same time, it is necessary to respect students’ individual 

differences and interests and provide opportunities and space for autonomous learning. 

Enhancing the synergy between school and social education requires the use of socialized learning 

methods to establish mechanisms for cooperation and interaction. Schools can establish cooperative 

relationships with social education institutions, enterprises, and social organizations to jointly carry out 

educational activities, share educational resources and experiences, and provide students with more 

diverse and abundant learning opportunities.  

 

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