STRONGER YOUth
STRONGER YOUth supports young people in coping with mental health difficulties and developing the socioemotional skills they need to take care of their own wellbeing. At the same time, the project equips youth workers with knowledge, practical approaches and resources to better support young people's mental health.
Project Overview
STRONGER YOUth aims to promote positive youth development by
supporting young people in coping with mental health
difficulties and equipping them with socioemotional skills
that can help them maintain their mental wellbeing.
The project approaches mental health not only as a challenge,
but also as an important resource and skill that can be
understood, strengthened and supported.
Through research, non-formal learning activities and the
development of accessible educational resources, STRONGER
YOUth aims to contribute to healthier, more resilient and
more supportive youth communities.
Why this project is needed
Young people are growing up in a rapidly changing world.
Global events, social pressures, uncertainty and major
changes in everyday life can have a significant impact on
mental wellbeing.
Mental health difficulties often emerge during the
transition to adulthood — a critical period when young
people make important educational decisions, lifestyle
choices and build interpersonal relationships.
Yet many young people are reluctant to seek professional
support because of embarrassment, shame or fear of stigma.
Some may also underestimate their need for outside help
and attempt to deal with difficulties on their own.
STRONGER YOUth responds to this challenge by strengthening
youth workers' understanding of mental health and providing
them with tools and resources to promote wellbeing and
socioemotional development among young people.
of respondents reported experiencing an emotional or psychosocial problem, such as feeling depressed or anxious, during the previous year.
of people who experienced a mental health issue did not receive professional help.
EU Member States were covered by Flash Eurobarometer 530, providing a broad picture of mental wellbeing across Europe.
Source: Flash Eurobarometer 530, October 2023.
Our Objectives
Positive Youth Development
Support young people comprehensively in coping with mental health difficulties while encouraging positive personal, social and emotional development.
Socioemotional Skills
Equip young people with socioemotional skills that help them understand their emotions, cope with challenges and take care of their mental wellbeing.
Youth Worker Capacity
Increase youth workers' knowledge and understanding of mental health as a positive resource and skill that can be taught, learned and promoted.
Project Journey
Follow the STRONGER YOUth journey as partners from five European countries come together to develop practical approaches, resources and activities supporting young people's mental wellbeing.
Kick-off Meeting
Starting the STRONGER YOUth journey
Partners of the STRONGER YOUth project gathered
in Nicosia for the first in-person project
meeting, officially launching the almost
two-year collaboration.
The meeting brought together organisations from
Poland, Italy, Lithuania, Bulgaria and Cyprus
to establish a shared vision, discuss the
planned activities and lay the foundations for
the development of the project.
Management Meeting
Reviewing progress and planning the next steps
Partners met in Bansko to review the progress
of the STRONGER YOUth project and coordinate
the upcoming tasks and activities.
The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect
on the work completed so far, discuss the next
stages of implementation and ensure that all
partners remained aligned with the project's
objectives.
Transnational Project Meeting
Moving from Work Package 3 towards Work Package 4
The STRONGER YOUth partners met in Rome to review
the status of Work Package 3 and prepare for the
implementation of Work Package 4.
During the meeting, the partnership reviewed the
progress of the project's key outputs. The manual
and website work had been completed, while the
video guidelines were still in progress, with a
revised deadline set for mid-June.
The partnership also reviewed the overall
timeline and confirmed that the project remained
well ahead of the Work Package 3 deadline at the
end of July.
Project Partners
STRONGER YOUth brings together five organisations working across Europe to support young people's mental wellbeing and strengthen youth work.
Walk Together
Bulgaria
ConnectingDOTS
Cyprus
ARCHE
Poland
Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata
Italy
CET Platform Lietuva
Lithuania
Project Outputs
STRONGER YOUth is developing open-access resources designed to support young people and youth workers in promoting mental wellbeing and socioemotional development.
Youth Mental Health Videos
Explore the STRONGER YOUth video collection and discover different perspectives, activities and practical approaches to mental wellbeing and socioemotional development.
Watch the videos →Let's build stronger youth communities.
Mental wellbeing is not something young people should have to navigate alone. By building socioemotional skills, increasing awareness and strengthening youth workers' capacity, we can create more supportive environments where young people can thrive.