THE ISSUE we wanted to address: The poor mental health of young people is a growing concern in the EU. Adolescence is a critical stage of life for mental health. According to the 2022 Health at a Glance report, almost one in two young Europeans (15-24 year olds) have unmet mental healthcare needs, and in several EU countries the share of young people (aged 18 to 29) reporting symptoms of depression more than doubled during the pandemic. Based on the statistics (2023) of Mental Health Europe organisation, 20.8% of young people in Europe experienced a depressive episode during 2021, with 11.7% more than 4 years earlier, an increase of nearly 80%. Moreover, European Office of the World Health Organization (WHO), states that suicide is the second leading cause of death in the EU, among youth (15-19 year olds), after road accidents. This is not only the reality of some countries in the EU, but also, and relevant for this application, the reality that the youth organizations that form this partnership are facing. Mental health and social exclusion among young people are interconnected, with each influencing the other in complex ways. Social exclusion, being marginalized from participating fully in social, cultural aspects of society, can significantly impact mental health, and vice-versa, mental health difficulties can lead to or exacerbate social exclusion. THE NEED The statistics point to one indisputable fact: that the failure to address the burden of mental health problems is causing tremendous suffering for the young people. We must act now to protect and support the mental health of Europe’s youth. Addressing young people's mental health and social inclusion is not only a question of guaranteeing their wellbeing, it is also a tool of prevention and building mentally healthy communities. MAIN NEEDS of YOUTH WORKERS that we have identified (more details will be offered in a later section): -Training and skill development on mental health and social inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities; -Access to innovative resources to address the inclusion of young people who suffer from mental health challenges; -Understanding and empowering young people’s personal stories; -Crisis intervention skills while working with youth who suffer from mental health conditions. MAIN NEEDS of YOUNG PEOPLE with fewer opportunities facing mental health challenges (more details will be offered later): - Being seen, feeling acknowledged, noticed and valued; - Being supported, feeling listened, understood and empowered; - Peer and Community belonging, feeling safe, included, connected and accepted. The REASON we wanted to implement this project is because we want to address the rising needs and challenges, to contribute to an inclusive culture where the uniqueness of individuals is held in high regards. The AIM We created the project ‘The Deep Seer - heart-centered practices for inclusive youth work’ that AIMS at increasing the capacities of youth workers to support peer and community inclusion and engagement of young people who suffer from mental health challenges, through innovative and qualitative non-formal methodology, especially The Art of Mirroring and The Way of Council. We want to clarify what we mean when we use ‘MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES of young people’. We refer to mild conditions, such as: -Generalised fear - anxiety, panic attacks, nervousness, or worry -Mild depressions - feeling sad, low, or experiencing loss of interest in activities -Adjustment Challenges - difficulties adjusting to changes -Mild attention difficulties - trouble concentrating or staying focused. The MAIN METHODOLOGY that we trained and educated youth workers in were: 1.The Art of Mirroring -is a unique form of creative expression that empowers a person with a deeper, clearer picture of themselves, and their gifts. Mirroring seeks to draw out what is beautiful, strong, healing and powerful in a person’s story, in the most artful, authentic and heartfelt way. 2.The Way of Council -offers a way of communicating that encourages deep listening, as well as honest and compassionate expression. This practice elicits an experience of true community, recognising that each voice needs to be heard, that every person has a gift, a story to share, a piece of the whole. THE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the project 26 youth workers will: 1.Enhance by 75% their degree of understanding the profile, needs and particularities of young people who suffer from mental health challenges and the difficulties they face towards social inclusion. 2.Increase by 75% their competences (knowledge, skills and attitudes) related to the innovative non-formal methodologies of The Art of Mirroring and The Way of Council and their benefits for young people with fewer opportunities. 3.Enhance by 75% their competences related to Mentoring Methodologies (in person and using online tools) and their benefits for inclusion of young people who suffer from mental health challenges.