While physical health is given immense importance, the significance of mental health and hygiene is merely known by people. Although, It is also very important. According to the Annual Report of the World Federation for Mental Health, Mental health is not merely the absence of mental disorder, but a state in which the individual lives harmoniously with himself and others, adapting to and participating in an ever changing social setting and with the sense that he is achieving self realization through satisfaction of his needs. However, various studies identify that for most of the people, mental health issues emerge at a very young age. Therefore, it is very important to promote good mental health among school students. In this context, teacher plays a vital role, as they can mould the personality of students as a whole. The present study is an effort to study the mental health of students and role of teachers in promoting mental health among student

Mental Health, Mental Hygiene, Teacher, Student