In implementing the project, we wanted above all to create a safe, authentic space led by young people for discussing the mental health of young men. The starting point was the observation that the topic of male depression is still burdened by strong cultural stereotypes, according to which boys ‘should be strong,’ ‘not show weakness’ and ‘cope on their own’. Such beliefs make it difficult to ask for help, encourage the suppression of emotions and deepen feelings of isolation. The project aimed to break this pattern through educational, social and advocacy activities carried out together with young people. The first goal was to raise awareness of the symptoms of depression and mental health crises among boys and their peers. We wanted participants to be able to recognise early warning signs and understand that depression does not always manifest itself solely as sadness, but can take the form of irritability, withdrawal, aggression or risky behaviour. We wanted to provide reliable, fact-based knowledge and debunk myths about male mental resilience. We also sought to strengthen the emotional competence of young people. The project aimed to develop the ability to name emotions, communicate one's needs and respond in a supportive manner to other people's difficulties. We wanted young people not only to gain knowledge, but also to practise specific attitudes – empathy, attentive listening, peer support and responsible referral to specialist help in crisis situations. Another important goal was to strengthen young people's agency in the area of social action. The project was not limited to passive participation in workshops – young people co-created content, co-organised events and engaged in a social campaign. Thanks to this, participants developed civic competences, learned how to plan activities, work in a team, communicate with institutions and take responsibility for the message addressed to the local community. The fourth objective was for young people to create durable and accessible educational materials, including a padlet, podcasts and a music video, which could continue to be used after the end of the project. The activities resulted in the creation of tools and content that enable further discussions about boys' mental health in schools and youth environments. We wanted the results of the project to be more than a one-off event, but rather a starting point for long-term preventive measures. Another important goal was to involve representatives of the school community and local decision-makers in the conversation – teachers, educators, parents, representatives of institutions working with young people, representatives of municipal services and municipal institutions. The two-day conference organised in April provided a space for young people and adult professionals to exchange experiences. We wanted young people's voices to be heard, taken seriously and taken into account in the planning of local activities supporting mental well-being, especially among young boys. The project also had an anti-stigmatisation dimension. We sought to change the narrative around male emotions – from a narrative of weakness to a narrative of courage to talk about difficulties. Showing that ‘boys cry too’ had a symbolic and educational dimension: it normalised the experience of emotions and undermined harmful cultural patterns. The aim was to build a culture of openness and mutual support in the school and local community. In terms of competence, the project aimed to develop the organisational and communication skills of the participants. By preparing workshops, public speeches, information materials and elements of a social campaign, young people developed self-confidence, project work skills, time management, problem-solving and reflective summarising of activities. An equally important goal was to create a model of action that could be replicated in other environments. The project was a pilot and tested specific forms of work: participatory workshops, a youth-led campaign, and a combination of educational activities with a conference open to the wider community. We wanted to test the effectiveness of this approach and develop good practices that could be used in the future. In summary, through the implementation of the project, we sought to raise awareness of male depression, strengthen the emotional and civic competences of young people, break stereotypes about masculinity, build a local support network and create lasting educational results. The project combined prevention, education and the active involvement of young people, placing them in the role of co-creators of social change, rather than merely recipients of activities.