We are proud to present a new magazine created with the purpose of opening meaningful and honest conversations about mental health and well-being. Too often, these topics remain hidden or are treated as taboo, despite the fact that they affect every one of us in different ways. Through this publication, we aim to bring mental […]
Young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) remain one of the most pressing social and economic challenges across Europe and its neighbouring regions. NEET youth are at increased risk of long-term unemployment, poverty, social exclusion and disengagement from civic life. Both the European Union and Türkiye have recognised the urgency of […]
1. What motivated you to join this youth exchange “Mission Youth Mental Health”? I joined the Mission Youth Mental Health exchange because I am deeply interested in improving the well-being of young people and encouraging more open conversations around mental health. As young people, we face many challenges such as stigma, lack of understanding, and […]
1. Motivation to join the project I was motivated to join the Mission Youth Mental Health project mainly because of a personal need to connect more deeply with myself. I wanted to learn about mental health not only on a theoretical level, but also through practical activities and shared experiences. The project felt like a […]
1. What motivated you to join this youth exchange “Mission Youth Mental Health”? I decided to join this project because I strongly believe that mental health is one of the most important challenges our generation faces today, and I wanted to learn how to approach it better both for myself and for the people I […]
1. What motivated you to join this youth exchange “Mission Youth Mental Health”? I was primarily motivated by my desire to experience what the Erasmus+ programme is like, as I had heard from acquaintances that it is a great opportunity and truly worth participating in. When I saw this project, it immediately caught my interest, […]
oung people from multiple European countries recently took part in the Mission Youth Mental Health Erasmus+ youth exchange, a non-formal learning programme focused on promoting awareness, resilience, and well-being among youth. The exchange offered interactive workshops, reflection activities, and creative sessions, including a strong focus on the PERMA model — a positive psychology framework that […]
1. What motivated you to join this youth exchange “Mission Youth Mental Health”? My initial studies are in the field of psychology, so mental health is a particularly relevant topic for me. I saw this youth exchange as a valuable opportunity to meet people, exchange perspectives, and learn more about how mental health is approached […]
As part of the dissemination activities of the 4 NEET Training Course, the Turkish team carried out a dissemination activity on 21 September 2025. For this activity, the participant prepared a presentation using Canva and shared the key ideas and results of the 4 NEET project through a panel discussion with young people. The session […]
The following infographics present a snapshot of the mental health situation among young people across several European countries, including Türkiye, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Serbia. Together, they highlight common challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress related to education and employment, limited access to mental health services, and the persistent stigma surrounding seeking help. Despite […]