The functions and approaches of “Psychological Teahouse” in fostering social attitudes at the grassroots level

<Introduction> Social mentality represents the “psychological foundation” of social development, as well as a “warning signal” indicating social stability. Since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, there has been a call for fostering a social mentality characterized by self-esteem, rationality, peacefulness, and positivity. At the 20th National Congress, it was proposed to develop a comprehensive social psychological service system. Therefore, the cultivation of social mentality has been recognized as a national strategy, becoming an important aspect of grassroots work. However, grassroots work also faces several challenges: First, it is difficult to reach people who are not willing to seek help. The traditional method of “sitting down to provide services” requires individuals to make their own choices. Many people in rural areas have a sense of shame regarding illness, and they are not accustomed to going into such settings. Second, it is difficult to address complex psychological issues…