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Breaking the Mental Health Taboos: Post-COVID 19 Recovery

2022-1-NO02-KA152-YOU-0000650992022Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: NO|TR|LT|MK|ES|BG · Grant: €48,588
Media literacy and tackling disinformationPhysical and mental health, well-being

Objectives

The project achieved several objectives, focusing on improving the mental health and well-being of young people who were experiencing the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The objectives of the project were as follows: 1. Equip Participants with Strategies: The primary objective provided young participants with strategies to cope with the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This involved offering them practical tools and skills to manage the various difficulties they were facing. 2. Facilitate Reflection and Brainstorming: The project gave participants an opportunity to reflect on how the pandemic had affected their lives and encouraged them to brainstorm potential solutions to the challenges they were encountering. 3. Share Good Practices: It facilitated the exchange of good practices among different countries in supporting young people during the pandemic. This involved sharing successful approaches and initiatives to help young individuals deal with the consequences of COVID-19. 4. Raise Awareness on Mental Health: The project raised awareness among participants about the importance of mental health. It also challenged the existing taboos and stigmas associated with mental health issues, encouraging open discussions. 5. Foster Innovative Ideas: It provided participants with opportunities to brainstorm and collaborate on new ideas and initiatives, both at the local and international levels, that would address the specific issues faced by young people in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. 6. Create Educational Videos: The project produced short videos on mental health, carrying messages emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health issues. These videos were intended to raise awareness and reach a wider audience through online platforms like YouTube and the social media channels of participating organizations. 7. Organize Discussions: It involved organizing discussions on "Breaking Mental Health Taboos" in each participating country. These discussions, whether conducted online or offline, were open to young people in participating communities and were designed to increase awareness of mental health and equip them with strategies to cope with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. 8. Increase Knowledge of Erasmus + Program: The project enhanced the knowledge and understanding of the participants about the Erasmus + Programme. It provided them with the opportunity to work on new project ideas that aligned with the program's objectives. 9. Raise Awareness among Youth Organizations: Lastly, the project raised awareness among youth organizations about the importance of addressing the mental health issues of young people. This was intended to encourage more youth organizations to actively engage in supporting mental health initiatives.

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