Students' mental health is a crucial aspect of their development, as it directly impacts to their learning abilities, social relationships and emotional well-being. Therefore, it is important to give an attention to their mental health, through educational programs, emotional support, and the development of a safe and supportive learning environment. This program aims to increase students' knowledge and awareness at SDN 1 Tukadmungga through a visual education approach and interactive discussions in open spaces environment. The method used involves the use of visual media such as informative posters as well as discussion sessions held in open spaces to create a more relaxed and participatory learning environment. The research results show that this approach is effective in increasing students' awareness of the importance of maintaining mental health, as well as encouraging them to be more open in talking about the feelings and problems they face. The results showed that there was an increase in students' knowledge before and after the education was carried out. In conclusion, visual education accompanied by interactive discussions in open spaces could be an efficient strategy in promoting mental health among elementary school students
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