The project aimed to support youth workers and equip them with the necessary knowledge and practices regarding Mindfulness, enabling them to help youth cope with work-related stress and improve their well-being and quality of life. This aim was achieved through the development of a curriculum for youth workers, which was embodied in a gamified platform (developed only partially due to premature termination of the project). C1 training session for youth workers was planned to be implemented in October 2023 , however it was not implemented due to premature termination of the project. The project's PRs (curriculum and gamified platform) served as the basis for the theoretical framework, while the C1 training would have provided practical knowledge of Mindfulness practices.
According to the European Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020, the objective was to ensure equal mental well-being opportunities for all, especially the most vulnerable in terms of employment. Proposed actions included creating incentives for stress reduction, introducing well-being programs in the workplace, and enhancing stress management. The financial crisis of the past decade intensified work-related stress, resulting in disengagement among 63% of global employees, impacting productivity and well-being. Youth workers struggled to support young employees facing overwhelming responsibilities. Mindfulness training emerged as a solution, helping youth workers enhance well-being by reducing stress and improving task management. The Youthful project aimed to close the training gap for both Youth Workers and young employees, targeting these issues.