Youth-Well: Working Together for Resilient and Democratic Youth
Youth-Well aims to foster resilience, inclusivity and active participation among young people,
Grant Agreement Number: 101132239
Funded by: Erasmus+ Duration: 01/12/2023 – 30/11/2025
Challenge
When young people experience mental health issues, they are often less motivated, less trusting, and less interested in actively participating in democratic life. In late 2020, the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) published research showing that the mental health impacts of the Covid-19 crisis could affect political participation. Although democracy and mental health are rarely discussed together, they are closely linked; individuals with depressive symptoms tend to be more politically disengaged.
Innovation
By empowering youth workers to develop socio-emotional life skills in young people, the YouthWell project aims to create a positive cycle where improved mental health leads to increased civic engagement, and heightened civic participation, in turn, further enhances their mental wellbeing and overall quality of life.
Action
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Project Partners
