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Better mental wellness for migrant youth

2021-1-DE04-KA152-YOU-0000079302021Mobility of young peoplefinalizedGood practice
Countries: DE|MK|ES|RS|CY|BG · Grant: €25,582
Physical and mental health, well-being

Objectives

The coronavirus pandemic caused major changes in the lifestyle of young people but also contributed to major mental health problems that will be present for a long time and in the future. According to the latest WHO research for 2021, as many as 60% of young people across the EU have complained of mental health problems during the process of self-isolation. Limited physical activity, social media pressure. Television is just one of the many causes of stress, depression and emotional instability that young people across the EU and the world face. The process of self-isolation surprised young people and caused a change in habits and lifestyle. According to the WHO - Mental health report during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 on health and social workers was severe. Data from many countries across all WHO regions indicates that COVID-19 infections are far greater than those in the general population. For instance, while health workers represent less than 3% of the population in the large majority of countries, and less than 2% in almost all low- and middle-income countries, around 14% of COVID-19 cases reported to WHO were among health workers, with peaks of 35% in certain countries. Motivated by the new situation related to the protection of mental health during a pandemic, representatives of 6 NGOs created an application, program and plan for the realization and implementation of Key Action 152 youth exchange. During the 8 daily activities in the field of non-formal learning, the participants will improve their skills, competencies, knowledge and behaviors in the field of MENTAL HEALTH protection. Through these activities, the participants promoted their experiences during the pandemic but created friendships and friendships - long-term collaborations. The issues: According to the reports of the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, social workers, youth workers, young leaders, national leaders, volunteers and people working in the process of supporting young people with less opportunities were also hit hard during this pandemic. During the pandemic, young people experienced mental health problems such as: increased depression, stress, instability and emotional weakness. Objectives: - Improving the skills and knowledge of young people in the field of mental health protection during a pandemic - Presentation of measures for prevention and protection of young people for improved mental health and well-being - Fighting the stigma of mental health problems through the development of methodologies for awareness and responsibility - Promotion of YOGA as a well-being mechanism during self-isolation and pandemic - Inclusive approach to mental health care for all young people, especially for the target categories - young people with fewer opportunities

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