Mental health has emerged as one of the most urgent challenges facing young people in Europe today. According to the World Health Organization, 14% of young people aged 10–19 live with a mental health disorder, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among young people in this age group. The situation was further worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic: Eurofound surveys (2021) revealed that 64% of 18–34-year-olds were at risk of depression during lockdowns, compared to 36% of the general population. Even in the post-pandemic context, levels of anxiety, loneliness, and stress among youth remain significantly above pre-2020 levels. At the same time, young people’s lives are increasingly shaped by digital technologies. Eurostat data (2023) shows that 95% of 16–29-year-olds in the EU use the internet daily, and for most, digital environments are their primary space for communication, identity-building, and learning. While digital tools provide opportunities for connection, creativity, and self-expression, they also present risks. The OECD reports that excessive screen time and problematic social media use are linked with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and lower life satisfaction among young people. Cyberbullying, unrealistic comparisons, and misinformation further exacerbate mental health pressures. This project addresses a dual need identified across our partner countries: 1. Young people require more support for their mental wellbeing - access to safe spaces, open dialogue, coping strategies, and resilience-building. Many participants still feel stigma around discussing mental health and lack practical tools for self-care and peer support. 2. Young people must strengthen their digital competences to use technologies critically and creatively. Rather than passive consumption, they need to learn how to transform digital spaces into platforms for awareness, solidarity, and positive mental health advocacy. Our project “Mindful Horizons” is designed as a youth-led response to these needs. The main objectives are to: - Increase awareness of mental health and equip young people with practical skills for emotional resilience, stress management, and wellbeing. - Reduce stigma by creating intercultural spaces for dialogue where young people can openly share their experiences and challenges. - Explore the connection between digital transformation and mental health, giving participants hands-on experience in digital storytelling, media literacy, and safe online practices. - Support youth in co-creating digital outputs (short videos, online toolkits) that can be shared widely to raise awareness among their peers and communities. - Foster solidarity, inclusion, and active European citizenship by bringing together participants from different socio-cultural backgrounds and geographical realities. By combining the urgent topic of mental health with the Erasmus+ priority of digital transformation, this project provides young people not only with the competences to care for themselves and support their peers, but also with the skills to become active changemakers in digital spaces. The intercultural environment will allow participants to compare national realities, learn from diverse coping strategies, and develop common tools that can be transferred to their communities after the project. Ultimately, “Mindful Horizons” seeks to empower young people to shape a healthier, more inclusive digital culture in Europe - one that values wellbeing, empathy, and resilience as much as innovation and connectivity.