Abstract
Creating safe spaces in schools means building affectual boundaries
where our adolescents feel secure to explore; deal with conflicts,
stress, and injustice; and transform the classroom into an emotionally
restorative space. A sound socio-emotional support structure makes them
feel safe enough to learn. Although the Kerala government has curated
innovative programs for the psychosocial well-being of adolescents in
schools, there is immense work left to be done when it comes to
empowering teachers to support students with their problems. A series of
in-depth interviews were conducted with 43 teachers and school social
workers in understanding their role in administering effective
interventions to foster positive mental health. The researchers
concluded the study with a theoretically rooted framework that informs
potential training modules for teachers.