How can school administrators monitor and nurture the emotional climate within the school community? Drawing on concepts from school psychology and psychoanalysis, Luiza Elena Valle and Marcelo Veras discuss the impacts of institutional values and interpersonal relationships on the mental health of teachers, staff, and students. The experts demonstrate how different ways of perceiving and making sense of everyday events in school life can help build more welcoming and humane environments. The conversation invites administrators and educators to recognize signs of distress, strengthen support networks, and create a culture of care that protects the entire community.