This study explores the integration of ideological and political teaching in college students' mental health education courses, with the goal of improving the effectiveness of educational practices. Traditional lecture-based mental health education often struggles to effectively engage students, resulting in limited learning outcomes. In response, experiential teaching methods have been introduced that emphasize hands-on engagement through activities such as role-playing and group discussions. These methods not only increase student participation and skill development, but also improve retention and foster personal growth. However, challenges remain in effectively integrating ideological and political education into these courses, particularly in terms of understanding and application by part-time teachers. Recommendations include comprehensive teacher training to improve both psychological counseling skills and integration of ideological education to foster a more inclusive and effective learning environment.