Youth mental health in Europe is currently in crisis. In each partner country, the situation requires urgent action. In Poland, around 1.2 million people suffer from depression, including a growing number of teenagers; only 30% of students have access to a school psychologist. The Supreme Audit Office (2023) additionally reports that one psychologist serves an average of 1,900 students, which severely limits young people’s real access to specialist support. In Greece, the economic crisis has led to more than 40% of young adults experiencing chronic stress linked to unemployment. Data from the Greek Youth Institute (2022) confirms that 47% of young people suffer from long-term stress symptoms, which negatively affect their mental health and future prospects. In Romania, national research shows that over 35% of young people give up psychological help because of costs. The Ministry of Health (2023) highlights that only 25% of schools employ a psychologist on a permanent basis, further reducing access to support. In North Macedonia, many rural regions have no psychological counselling centres at all, forcing young people to travel tens of kilometres to access help. The NGO HERA (2022) reports that up to 60% of young people in rural areas have no contact with psychological services, leading to growing isolation and exclusion. In Italy, increasing numbers of young people report burnout and a lack of prospects, especially in the south. According to the Ministry of Health (2022), more than 35% of young people in southern Italy show symptoms of burnout, directly contributing to declining motivation, self-esteem, and social participation. As part of project preparation, each partner country conducted surveys among 120 young people in their local communities (over 700 respondents in total). Results show: 62% declared difficulties coping with stress, 48% rated their self-esteem as low, 37% had never used any form of psychological support, over 50% wanted to learn relaxation and mindfulness techniques but had no access to them locally. Failure to address these issues has serious consequences: early school leaving, low civic participation, higher risk of addictions, and exclusion from the labour market. In the long term, the rising number of young people with mental health problems weakens Europe’s social and economic potential. The Project Addresses Three Key Gaps Lack of access to tools strengthening mental resilience – young people are unfamiliar with practical methods of coping with stress and anxiety. Lack of safe spaces for experience-sharing – young people need contact with peers from other countries to break taboos and learn mutual support. Weak links between mental health and other areas of development – youth rarely have opportunities to combine wellbeing with creativity, physical activity, and ecological awareness. Project Objectives Improving mental wellbeing – at least 80% of participants will learn and apply one mindfulness or relaxation technique in their daily lives (measured by pre/post surveys). Increasing self-esteem – participants’ average self-assessment will rise by at least 30% (measured using Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale). Developing social and intercultural competences – 70% of participants will confirm in Youthpass progress in at least three key areas (e.g. teamwork, communication, cultural awareness). Creating lasting results – an online handbook of mindfulness and ecological techniques, an educational game, and a promotional video on mental health will be produced and shared with the wider community. Enhancing digital skills – at least 60% of participants will learn the basics of video and graphic content creation to promote mental health (measured by publication of at least 3 materials prepared by participants). Raising ecological awareness – 80% of participants will be able to identify at least three daily practices supporting sustainable development after the project (measured by a quiz during the evaluation session). Strengthening social skills – 75% of participants will declare improved group work and conflict resolution skills (measured through post-project surveys and facilitator observation). Relevance and Priorities The project is crucial as it fills a systemic gap – reaching young people with no access to psychological support while providing them with practical tools to strengthen their wellbeing. It equips them with daily-use skills and results: from simple breathing exercises and stress management techniques to creative expression and pro-ecological actions. The project directly addresses the priorities of the National Agency FRSE for 2025. It implements the “Digital Transformation” priority by developing participants’ digital competences