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For the second consecutive year, an intersectoral working group has been established to promote concrete commitments on the issue.Minedu develops virtual training cycle Universities that care: prevention and care of suicidal behavior
The Ministry of Education (Minedu) promotes a comprehensive strategy for the prevention and attention of suicidal behavior in universities, which articulates the intersectoral action of the State with the strengthening of capacities in the university community.
In this regard, the Minister of Education, Maria Esther Cuadros, pointed out that mental health is the basis of learning and that quality higher education must guarantee socio-emotional well-being. Addressing mental health in time helps prevent serious problems that can lead to severe depression, social isolation and even suicidal thoughts, he noted.
He noted that Minedu reaffirms its commitment to placing well-being at the center of educational policy and strengthening the role of universities in promoting comprehensive well-being.
In this framework, the Minedu, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, installed for the second consecutive year the Working Group for the Prevention of Suicide in Universities, a space that promotes commitments to protect the socio-emotional well-being of the university community, especially students.
During the first session of 2026, held on April 22, 200 representatives from 78 universities (34 public and 44 private) from 20 regions of the country participated, as well as the National Superintendence of University Higher Education, professional associations and health establishments.
On this day, the 2026 Work Plan was presented, which prioritizes the implementation of the Guidelines for comprehensive mental health care in universities, the strengthening of the community care model and the training of teachers and well-being teams, with the aim of promoting safer and more inclusive university environments.
In parallel, Minedu launched the virtual training cycle Universities that care: prevention and care of suicidal behavior, an initiative aimed at strengthening the skills of teachers, students, authorities and administrative staff to address this problem from an ethical, preventive and evidence-based approach.
The cycle, which includes six virtual sessions that will take place once a month, will feature the participation of national and international mental health specialists, who will provide practical tools for the identification of warning signs, crisis intervention through psychological first aid, accompaniment in risk situations and timely referral to specialized services. People interested in participating in the webinar cycle can register at the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/b3PXLbk0AH
