1st transnational meeting of the STRONGERYOUth team
First meeting of the STRONGERYOU(th) project. ‘To achieve great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.’ ~Anatole
Promoting mental health through the development of a prevention and intervention programme
Small steps, big strength. 🌱 Supporting young people to look after their mental wellbeing.
Discover the project ✨About the project
A 28-month Erasmus+ KA2 Youth Sector project that aims to achieve positive youth development by supporting young people (YP) comprehensively in coping with mental health difficulties (MHDs), and by equipping them with socioemotional skills that help them take care of and maintain their mental wellbeing.
0months of project work
KA2Erasmus+ Youth Sector
0 in 10YPWFO report high psychological distress
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The challenge
Young People with Fewer Opportunities (YPWFO), such as YP with socioeconomic obstacles, disabilities or a migrant background, often face social exclusion.
Research shows that social exclusion can lead to poor mental health, including depression, anxiety and poor sleep quality. Discrimination and stigmatisation can cause psychological damage and harm health through long-term stress and anxiety.
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What studies show
Studies have shown that 3 out of 10 YPWFO have reported high psychological distress, poor wellbeing, loneliness and long periods of feeling depressed.
This was further increased by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused economic instability, uncertainty, increased poverty and widened inequalities, with the impact felt for years to come.
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Why support matters
During the transition from adolescence to adulthood, poor mental health can disrupt the key steps that lay the foundations for lifelong social inclusion.
Mental health support can change the trajectory of a person’s life, improving long-term outcomes for both social exclusion and mental health.
🎯 Our aim: to support YP who feel socially excluded and have poor mental health through a Mental Health Prevention and Intervention Programme that increases YP’s awareness of MHDs and empowers them with essential skills to cope with different life situations and to develop healthy relationships with other people.
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