{"id":4496,"date":"2026-03-04T09:59:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ai.iedu.sk\/ministerstvo-skolstva-prinasa-metodiky-k-ai-a-dusevnemu-zdraviu-pre-starsich-ziakov\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:07:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:07:50","slug":"ministry-of-education-introduces-guidelines-ai-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ai.iedu.sk\/en\/ministry-of-education-introduces-guidelines-ai-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ministry of Education introduces guidelines on AI and mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”4325″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_bottom=”30″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

The Ministry of Education is expanding its support for artificial intelligence in education to include the topic of mental health. The new methodological materials for students aged 11 to 15 respond to the growing presence of AI in young people\u2019s everyday lives and strengthen their mental resilience, critical thinking and quality of relationships.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Students use AI not only for learning, preparing projects or searching for information. Increasingly, they also turn to it with questions related to their emotions, relationships and personal decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

AI responds quickly, uses language that may seem supportive and empathetic, and is constantly available. This combination can create a sense of understanding and closeness, even though it does not represent a real relationship or a source of responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

In cooperation with the organisation Emocion\u00e1lny kompas<\/a>, the Ministry builds on the introduction of AI literacy<\/a> in primary education and presents methodologies that connect the topic of artificial intelligence with mental health. In doing so, the Ministry responds to the current needs of schools and provides teachers with practical tools to address sensitive topics with students in a safe and age-appropriate way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond Technical Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n

Education in AI cannot focus solely on technical skills and the efficient use of tools. Schools must also systematically develop young people\u2019s ability to understand themselves, regulate their emotions, think in broader contexts and make decisions with an awareness of consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n

If these areas are not cultivated, trust, attention and decision-making may gradually shift from people to technology. The new methodological materials help prevent this shift and strengthen students\u2019 resilience in an environment where AI plays an increasingly significant role.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#E6DCFF” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”20px” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”slight-fade-in-from-bottom” mobile_disable_entrance_animation=”true” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#E6DCFF” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Objectives of the Activities<\/h3>\n

The aim is for students to:<\/span><\/p>\n