Good Practices on Mental Health in European Youth Information Work

The booklet Good Practices on Mental Health in European Youth Information Work  https://www.eryica.org/publications/good-practices-mental-health-yiw presents a comprehensive mapping of inspiring initiatives gathered through the Erasmus+ KA2 project “Do You Mind?”. This international cooperation project focuses on promoting youth engagement, mental health, inclusivity, and social impact within the field of youth information and youth work.

Developed as a practical European resource, the publication offers a collection of tested initiatives, activities, and methodologies that can be adapted and replicated by organisations, youth workers, educators, and youth information providers. The mapping highlights concrete examples of how mental health can be addressed proactively in youth work settings, supporting young people’s well-being while strengthening their participation and sense of belonging in their communities.

By sharing these best practices, the booklet aims to inspire positive change at both local and international levels. It encourages youth organisations to integrate mental health awareness into their daily work, develop safe and inclusive spaces for young people, and design activities that foster resilience, peer support, and active citizenship.

Importantly, the presented practices contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to good health and well-being, quality education, reduced inequalities, and sustainable communities. Through empowering young people and strengthening youth work structures, the project supports long-term community development and social cohesion across Europe.

The mapping was developed within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme under Action Type KA220-YOU – Cooperation Partnerships in Youth. The project is coordinated by PRONI Center for Social Education (Croatia) and implemented in partnership with:

• European Agency for Youth Information and Counseling (ERYICA) (Luxembourg)

• Association for Promoting Positive Affirmation of Youth in Society Impress Daruvar (Croatia)

• National Youth Foundation (Romania)

• Association New Generations of Social Innovators for Inclusion Poraka Nova (North Macedonia)

• Association for Extracurricular and After-School Activities CINAZ (Croatia)

• IASIS (Greece)

• Community of Youth Information Centers in Croatia (Croatia)

Together, these organisations have collaborated to identify, document, and disseminate effective approaches that strengthen youth information services and empower young people across Europe. The booklet stands as a valuable tool for advancing mental health awareness in youth work and reinforcing the role of youth information as a driver of social impact and inclusion.