Inclusive Societies

This article explores the concept of inclusive societies through the lens of social justice. It examines barriers to inclusion, such as discrimination, lack of access to healthcare and education, and marginalization of certain communities.

23 Civic Engagement Activities To Cultivate Model Citizenship

A list of 23 civic engagement activities designed to cultivate model citizenship. These activities include interactive games and exercises that promote understanding of civic duties and community involvement.

Managing stress and building resilience

This article explains what stress is, what causes it, and how it can impact your well-being. It also includes practical strategies for managing stress.

Tamus

The aim of this material is to educate all the family members about the concept of mental health. This project includes material such as magazines and comics expecially for young people and young adults in order to approach the topic of mental heath.

Tamus

The aim of this material is to educate all the family members about the concept of mental health.

Young Voices

Young Voices, delivered by NYCI in partnership with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the National Working Group on EU Youth Dialogue, empowers young people aged 16-30 to engage in changemaking. A video features young people sharing what the project means to them in one sentence.

Young people’s participation and civic engagement

This “Guide to Action” provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based strategies to support and enhance youth participation in civic engagement.

Inclusion A to Z

This booklet is intended to serve as a compass to help youth workers steer through the issues of inclusion and the steps to managing an international-level activity from beginning to end.

Choice: Promoting School Environments Inclusive of Diversity based on SOGI

The aim of the capacity building process that will be implemented within CHOICE project is to enhance the capacity of teachers/school professionals to introduce and implement effective diversity policies for the promotion of an LGBTQI safe and friendly schools.

Understanding youth engagement in Europe through open data

This publication provides insights into the demographics of young people in the EU and their participation in elections.

Mental health and resilience – the secrets of inner strength

This documentary investigates the science of resilience by interviewing leading experts in neuroscience, epigenetics, and psychology.

Not MyPlace – Bridging the gap between young people and politics

Produced by the MYPLACE project, this documentary delves into the disconnect between youth and political systems, featuring insights from engaged young individuals and experts.

Saúde Mental dos Jovens

This e-book is a result of the study “Health Behaviour School Aged-Children” (OMS, 2022).

Saúde Mental nos Jovens: Que desafios? Que respostas? Dicas para exploração fo tema

This document brings together contributions from various organisations and is intended to be a useful resource to support the work to be carried out, both as a source of information on Mental Health and as suggestions for exploring the theme “Mental Health in Young People. What challenges? What answers?”.

Selfies y Autoestima

Selfies and Self-Esteem. Information for young people.

Pensamiento Crítico Online

Online Critical Thinking. Information for young people.

Desintoxicación a la adicción a las redes sociales

Detoxification from social media addiction. Information for young people.

Consejos preventivos ante la ideación suicida de Adolescentes

Article with preventive advice on suicidal ideation in adolescents.

Abre tu mente en modo positivo: Promoción de la salud mental en jóvenes

Open your mind in positive mode: Promoting mental health in young people. Downloadable practical guide for teachers and families.

Inclusive Mindset Journal Prompts

This journaling toolkit explores recognising unique stories, uncovering unconscious biases, understanding microinequities, and fostering inclusivity. It encourages reflection on personal experiences, biases, and perspectives, aligning with YouthWell themes like inclusive societies, intercultural dialogue, and mental health and well-being.

Youth Work with Young People in Direct Provision and those Seeking Asylum

This handbook offers Practice Guidelines for Youth Workers supporting young people in direct provision and seeking asylum in Ireland. It covers building connections, understanding human rights and policies, identifying needs and barriers, addressing trauma, promoting empowerment, and supporting advocacy and integration outcomes.

Social Inclusion, Digitalisation and Young People

Handbook on Social Inclusion, digitalisation, and young people. As well as the opportunities, risks, and implications of digitalisation.

Digital Tools For Youth Workers

SALTO Youth Inclusion & Diversity Resource Center.

Handbook of children and screens

First, handbook addresses the cognitive, physical, mental, and psychosocial impacts on infants, children, and adolescents. Next, the book explores how media influences relationships, family, culture, and society. Finally, it examines the impacts of specific digital domains pertinent to youth, including education technology, video gaming, and emerging technologies.

Survival Manual

In this Survival Manual, you will find helpful tips to keep your mental well-being as fit as it can be. You’ll also find resources for self-help, as well as for professional help.

Digital Youth Work

This platform provides a collection of resources on digital youth work and literacy in one place! Some examples of the topics of resources include guidance on social inclusion, creating safe online spaces, addressing online harm, promoting online safety, and promoting digital citizenship.

Recovery College Online

This platform provides co-created online courses and resources for those facing mental health challenges, as well as families, friends, and professionals. It features a ‘Your Mental Health’ section with practical advice on diverse topics, including wellbeing and sleep tips and music for relaxation.

Young Voices in Decision Making – Case Studies

Hub na nÓg is Ireland’s national centre of excellence for supporting children and young people’s participation in decision-making, particularly focusing on seldom-heard groups. The platform offers tailored sections for policymakers, professionals, academics, and young people, showcasing case studies of best practices in amplifying their voices in meaningful ways.

Protección de la salud y el bienestar

Self-study course to learn about the protection of health and well-being with regard to technology.

Plataforma para la salud mental y la empleabilidad juvenil

Platform for mental health and youth employability: a free online space for mental health prevention, intervention and awareness-raising.

Efecto MIL

This platform provides an opportunity for boys and girls aged 16-25 to raise their voices against digital risks. Addressing issues such as bullying on social networks, hate speech or dangerous viral challenges, these young people propose solutions and raise awareness through their social networks.

2024 Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit

The platform offers materials to promote mental health awareness, with a focus on inclusivity and youth.

“HoldOn” e-learning course

This online platform is designed to empower young people with valuable insights and tools to navigate the intricacies of mental health and well-being.

AWARE Connecting and Experience Sharing e-learning space

The aim of this online training is to support higher education staff to gain knowledge, attitudes, skills and tools to successfully mentor students regarding the development of mental health awareness within Higher Education Institutions (HEI) across Europe.

Faros

The aim of this e-course is to help organisations and the general public to understand the concepts of gender and heteronormativity and LGBTQI+ identities as well as the familiarisation with concepts related to gender and sexuality in order to foster more inclusive societies.

E-learning platform of the Council of Europe Youth Department

The platform hosts courses on various topics related to democratic youth participation, social inclusion, human rights education, and more.

Promoting Civic Engagement of Youth through New Media and Information Literacy

This paper highlights New Media’s role (platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram) in promoting civic engagement, especially among youth, by facilitating information sharing and addressing social issues.

Teenager Therapy

This podcast captures the raw, real-time journey of five teens navigating the struggles and growth of high school life. Through candid conversations, it offers a relatable coming-of-age story and a reminder that no one is alone in their challenges.

Growing with the Flow

This podcast is a candid and relatable exploration of navigating early adulthood, embracing life transitions, and building a fulfilling life. Covering topics like careers, relationships, health, and activism, it offers a safe space to grow with the flow and face the future with confidence.

Know What I’m Saying?

This podcast features young adults who speak about their own experiences and opinions on topics varying from the economy and cultural topics to a crazy party experience and relationships.

Europe Talks Solidarity

An audio journey exploring solidarity across Europe, inspired by civil society activists and researchers, with a focus on youth engagement.

Inclusive Programmes

An episode from the ID Talks series discussing inclusive programs for youth within the EU, highlighting best practices and challenges.

Digital Literacy and Youth Civic Engagement

This episode explores the intersection of digital literacy and civic engagement among youth, discussing strategies to foster informed participation in the digital age.

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

This podcast focuses on anxiety, providing actionable advice and techniques to manage it, specifically for teens and young adults.

The Happiness Lab Podcast

Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale, Dr. Laurie Santos, a psychology professor, explains research-backed strategies for boosting happiness and well-being. It’s particularly useful for young people looking to improve their emotional health.

Unf*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

Hosted by feminist lawyer Kara Loewentheil, J.D., this podcast is not just about mental health but focuses on how to break free from societal pressures that affect women and young people’s mental well-being.

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Jonathan Van Ness from the award-winning show Queer Eye invites scientists, historians, activists, entertainers, and other guest experts to discuss mental health and other social aspects not directly linked to youth civic engagement but definitely adjacent

Empowering minds

Empowering Minds is a podcast by Mental Health Europe featuring conversations with mental health experts, psychologists and psychiatrists, practitioners and people with lived experience.

iThrive Sim

iThrive Sim offers role-playing simulation games designed to provide immersive civic learning experiences for high school students. These games encourage players to engage in decision-making processes, fostering a deeper understanding of civic responsibilities and the impact of their choices.

Quizlet: Political Participation Flashcards

Quizlet provides a set of flashcards focused on political participation, covering key terms and concepts. This resource is useful for self-paced learning and review.

Propuestas para una Sociedad más inclusiva

This report gathers the concerns of nearly 2,000 young people on housing, employment, and social rights for those with fewer opportunities.

New trends in the development of volunteering in the European Union

This report contains the results of a research project on changes in the European Union within the field of volunteerism, volunteering and volunteer activities.

Digital civic engagement by young people

This report presents a rapid analysis of recent research on youth civic engagement in digital spaces.

Understanding Young People’s Political and Civic Engagement as a Counter to Democratic Decline

This report emphasizes the importance of incorporating young people’s voices into political and civic decision-making, highlighting their role in building communal trust and promoting political inclusion.

Amiflash

An Instagram and TikTok channel for young people to reflect on digital issues and information management, led by young journalists from Atresmedia.

Mapping Study of European Civic Engagement Frameworks and their links with Youth Volunteering

This study offers a comprehensive review of youth participation, civic engagement, and volunteering policies across Europe. It emphasises the need for developing robust youth civic engagement policies at both European and national levels.

Youth-Worker’s-Toolkit

This toolkit’s aim is to enhance the youth workers’ role in promoting mental health in the youth.

Youth Work in Digital World: Focus on Youth Workers

The document explores youth workers’ evolving role in the digital era, focusing on digital tools, online behavior, and adaptability.

T-KIT 8: Social inclusion

This toolkit aims to equip youth work practitioners with broad knowledge of the concepts of social exclusion and inclusion, as well as things to consider when engaging in youth work with young people with fewer opportunities.

T-Kit 7: European citizenship in youth work

This toolkit explores citizenship, and aims to support young people as they develop their sense of belonging to the wider community.

T-Kit 4: Intercultural Learning

This toolkit aims to support trainers and other youth dealing with intercultural issues.

T-Kit 12: Youth transforming conflict

This toolkit aims to support youth organisations and youth work services work actively and focus on dealing with conflicts of different kinds.

A toolkit for supporting youth civic engagement in underserved communities

The purpose of this Toolkit is to provide the ecosystem of influencers, schools, community organizations, after school programs, religious, and cultural institutions, policymakers, philanthropists and others, with practical guidelines for engaging with youth from underserved communities in order to support their civic development through their acquisition of four Civic Building Blocks: civic knowledge, skills, values/ disposition, and efficacy.

Inside Anxiety

This short video brings attention to the stress young people and students often face. It serves as a valuable resource for youth workers, offering insights into anxiety from a young person’s perspective, while also reassuring young people that they are not alone and that such feelings are a shared experience.

How to Start a Conversation

A video on loneliness and depression, exploring how getting involved in activities, starting conversations, and building connections takes time and self-belief. The Jigsaw website offers more helpful videos, practical information, and resources, all presented in short, relatable sections.

How to Help in a Panic Attack – Mental Health First Aid

This brief video explains what a panic attack is, its physical symptoms, factors that can worsen it, and ways to support someone experiencing one.

Dr Katriona O’Sullivan – UN Speech

Dr Katriona O’Sullivan’s speech explores how poverty shaped her childhood, emphasising its profound impact on children’s education, mental health, and future opportunities. This powerful video is essential for youth workers to better understand the experiences of marginalised groups, recognise signs of neglect, and acknowledge the life-changing influence of supportive educators and community workers.

Stop the Stigma: Why it’s important to talk about Mental Health

Heather Sarkis, a psychiatric nurse specialist with 15+ years of experience, discusses the stigma surrounding mental health and the urgent need for mental health care in her TEDx talk.

Why we stereotype others and how we can stop

This video explains how our brains create stereotypes and prejudice, offering tips on how to avoid these mistakes and combat discrimination.

Inclusion Makes the World More Vibrant

This short video shows a boy helping his blind mother explore an art gallery, highlighting the experiences of people with disabilities.

What is Civic Engagement?

This video outlines practical steps for civic engagement, such as voting and community involvement, emphasizing that small actions can create meaningful change.

Transform Curiosity into Civic Engagement

Serena Whittaker emphasizes the importance of curiosity and empathy in politics, advocating for active civic engagement and the power of individual voices to effect change.

The Magic of Inclusive Communities

Zayne Imam discusses the power of inclusive communities and how diversity within a group enhances its overall value and impact.

8 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Mental Health

This video provides practical tips for maintaining good mental health through healthy habits.

Restoring Youth Civic Engagement

In this TEDx talk, Noah Tesfaye discusses the importance of civics education and steps to reinvigorate political activism among young people.

Our Issues, Our Voices, Our Votes: Youth Civic Participation Today

This video series examines the significance of youth engagement in public life and strategies to maintain momentum in civic participation.

Why Youthpass?

This is a website that explains the benefits and importance of Youthpass, a tool that recognises and validates the learning outcomes of youth projects and activities.

Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing

The Youth Partnership’s ongoing research (2024-2025) aims to analyse support systems for young people’s mental health at various levels. It seeks to provide guidance for policy and practice, exploring triggers that affect mental health, such as socioeconomic factors, climate, and digitalisation.

Let’s talk

The Let’s Talk Workbook is a useful tool we’ve developed for young people, dedicated to helping you ensure your mental health well-being.