Objective:To investigate the demand for medical and mental health knowledge among primary and secondary school students, laying a theoretical and practical foundation for promoting scientific knowledge, fostering scientific thinking, and enhancing scientific literacy in these students. Method: A questionnaire survey was conducted with 809 primary and secondary school students, covering basic information and their needs for medical and mental health knowledge. Results: 90.36% of the students strongly support bringing medical science education into schools; 61.06% of the students expect one session per week; practical, interactive, and engaging forms of education are more favored by the respondents; the most concerning topics include daily dietary health, regular sleep patterns, mental health concepts, and how to maintain mental health. Conclusion: The primary and secondary school years are crucial for cultivating healthy attitudes and habits. Students have a positive attitude towards medical and mental health knowledge education, and it is essential to actively promote such education.

To investigate the demand for medical and mental health knowledge among primary and secondary school students, laying a theoretical and practical foundation for promoting scientific knowledge, fostering scientific thinking, and enhancing scientific literacy in these students.

A questionnaire survey was conducted with 809 primary and secondary school students, covering basic information and their needs for medical and mental health knowledge.

90.36% of the students strongly support bringing medical science education into schools; 61.06% of the students expect one session per week; practical, interactive, and engaging forms of education are more favored by the respondents; the most concerning topics include daily dietary health, regular sleep patterns, mental health concepts, and how to maintain mental health.

The primary and secondary school years are crucial for cultivating healthy attitudes and habits. Students have a positive attitude towards medical and mental health knowledge education, and it is essential to actively promote such education.