The pandemic, the difficult adaptation to online learning, and the war in Ukraine have had a psychological impact on pupils, affecting the mental health of children and young people. As a result, since 1st January 2023, a reform of the counselling system has been gradually introduced in Slovakia, in order to make support more accessible and provide more efficient and comprehensive counselling services. The reform aims to facilitate the provision of services that respond to the needs of children, pupils, and families, without basing these on mere diagnoses.
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