The purpose of this research was to explore the level of knowledge about mentalization for the subsequent development of tools for higher education teachers. The study had an exploratory descriptive design, with a quantitative methodology, with a non-experimental and cross-sectional sample through the "Exploratory Mentalization Questionnaire", an ad hoc survey that assesses the level of knowledge on this topic. The sample consisted of 41 teachers, mostly in higher education (73.17%). The results demonstrated the importance of creating a programme to promote mentalization in the educational context, given that teachers have only partial knowledge of the concept of mentalization and its application.
