The relevance of the research is determined by the need to improve educational policy in the field of ensuring personal development and psychological well-being of students in the context of modern challenges and transformation of educational systems. The aim of the research is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of effective strategies and approaches used in various countries to create a favorable educational environment that promotes personal development and psychological well-being of students. Research methods include systematic analysis of international standards and recommendations, comparative analysis of national educational practices, content analysis of data from the WHO European Health Information Portal (19 databases and reports), and statistical data processing methods. Results: key trends in ensuring personal growth and psychological well-being of students have been identified; the most effective programs of social-emotional learning (SEL) and inclusive education have been revealed; factors for successful implementation of psychological support in educational institutions have been determined. The practical significance lies in the development of scientifically based recommendations for improving educational policy and identifying promising directions for the development of psychological support systems for students. The research results can be used in developing educational programs and strategies for psychological and pedagogical support of students.