Research on the Implementation of Mental Health Education Policies for College Students in Sichuan Province: Empirical Evidence from China

This study takes the implementation of mental health education policies for college students in Sichuan Province as its research object. Based on Smith’s policy implementation process model and utilizing questionnaire surveys and interview methods, it systematically investigates the current status, effectiveness, and existing problems of policy implementation. The research finds that under the impetus of policies, universities in Sichuan Province have established basic systems encompassing curriculum teaching, consulting services, monitoring, and early warning. However, challenges remain, including insufficient policy cohesion, a shortage of professional talent, service effectiveness needing improvement, and environmental constraints. To address these issues, this paper proposes optimization paths from four dimensions: policy refinement, optimization of implementing bodies, support for the target group, and environmental improvement, providing empirical reference for promoting high-quality development of mental health education in Sichuan’s universities.