Do You Mind? 

Project Description

Do You Mind? is an European project organized by PRONI Centar zasocijalno poducavanje (Croatia), dedicated to improving youth mental health by strengthening the role of Youth Information (YI) workers and directly engaging young people as active changemakers.
Mental health problems are among the leading challenges faced by young people today. Issues such as anxiety, depression, social isolation, and stigma can prevent youth from participating fully in education, employment, and community life. At the same time, youth often do not know where to turn for help, or feel discouraged from seeking it due to negative stereotypes or lack of youth-friendly services.
This project addresses these challenges from two directions:

• Empowering Youth Information Workers – YI workers are often the first point of contact for young people seeking advice or support. However, many do not have specialized resources or training to effectively recognize and respond to mental health needs. Do You Mind? will equip them with new, innovative tools, practical training, and best practice guidelines to strengthen their ability to provide accurate information, identify risks early, and connect youth to appropriate services.

• Engaging Young People as Leaders – The project recognizes that mental health support is not only a professional responsibility but also a community effort. It will recruit and train 50 young activists and artists from across Europe to become Youth Mental Health Ambassadors. These ambassadors will co-create an awareness campaign, produce creative works such as short videos and artwork, and develop a

What makes Do You Mind? unique is its use of art and creativity as a bridge between mental health awareness and youth engagement. By combining training, peer-to-peer support, and creative expression, the project creates a safe and inspiring environment for young people to learn, share, and advocate for mental well-being—both locally and at the European level.

Project Duration

2024-2026

Project Objectives

• Equip YI workers with tools and trainings for enhanced MH support;
• Elevate recognition of youth workers’ role in addressing MH issues among youth;
• Foster active citizenship through engaging youth in awareness-raising campaigns and peer support;
• Develop resources like training courses and materials, youth-friendly booklet on MH best practices and campaigns;
• Strengthen connections between policy, research and practice through various events.

Project Activities

• Mapping & Best Practices Booklet: Collecting and publishing examples of effective mental health support from Youth Information Centres.

• Creating a Mental Health Training Manual,

• Delivering a Face to face training for youth workers

• Developing an online training course.

• Mental health ambasadors: Recruiting 50 young activists and artists as Youth Mental Health Ambassadors to co-design and lead an awareness campaign.
  Art Exhibitions: Producing a downloadable mobile art exhibition and hosting a virtual art exhibition to showcase youth-created mental health-themed artworks.
  Dissemination & Networking: Sharing project results in two ERYICA General Assemblies (2025 & 2026) and organizing a cross-sector international conference.

Project Outcomes

• Mental Health Training Manual
• Online Training Course
• Mental Health Materials
• Youth-Friendly Booklet

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