Exploring the Role of Mental Health Education Courses in Enhancing College Students’ Interpersonal Communication Skills

Abstract

Nowadays, interpersonal communication skills are indispensable for college students. By offering psychological education courses in colleges and universities, more college students can acquire smoother and better social communication skills and experiences, This paper employs focus group discussions to investigate students’ real experiences and perceptions after completing a mental health education course, aiming to enhance their interpersonal communication skills. Through this research, the study further reflects on how course learning contributes to the development of students’ psychological competencies and offers deeper insights into the course’s potential improvement and optimization.