Balearic school psychologists reach 20,225 pupils

Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands: 20,225 pupils take part in school psychologists’ group sessions during the 2025–2026 school year, while one-to-one interventions rise to 7,664. Anxiety symptoms, difficulties with relationships and family problems are the most common issues in individual sessions. The Balearic Islands’ education department presents the figures in Palma, Mallorca, on Monday, 9 November.

Exam stress and problems at home

Group sessions focus on exam stress, managing emotions, social skills and resolving conflicts. Demand for help is highest in the second, first and third years of compulsory secondary education, in that order.

More sessions and referrals

The 79 school psychologists carry out 7,664 individual interventions, up from 5,833 the previous school year. Group sessions also rise, from 1,078 to 1,233, reaching 12.8% more pupils than before.

Psychologists refer 815 cases to primary care and coordinate 743 with mental health services. The report puts perceived improvement after individual interventions at 77.62%.

Topics: Education · Health · Palma

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com