Project code: 2024-2-SK02-KA210-YOU-000258486

Fostering mental health of young people

By using the Scout method

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About
the project

The MindfulScouts project aims to help young people improve their mental health using fun activities based on scouting and nature. Here’s a simple summary of the main points:

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Goals

Create tools

Develop new tools that use scouting methods and nature to help young people with their mental health.

Make a Toolbox

Write an eBook for youth workers filled with activities that encourage spending time in nature and improving physical and mental health.

our goals

Train Youth Workers

Offer training sessions for youth workers and young people, teaching them how to use the new tools effectively.

Use Nature for Growth

Encourage young people to see nature as a helpful place for reflection and personal development.

Target groups

01

Youth Workers

Coaches and leaders who directly support young people.

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Other Helpers

Educators and mental health professionals who will use the new tools.

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Young People

Individuals aged 16 to 29, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Policymakers

Decision-makers who can help make supportive rules for youth activities.

Motivation

The project addresses the growing mental health issues faced by young people, worsened by events like the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to provide easy access to mental health support by using nature and scouting methods, aligning with important EU goals for youth mental health and inclusion.

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