The Next Beat I.

"The Next Beat" is a comprehensive program designed to empower youth workers with the skills and knowledge to apply inclusive mental health practices and engage in peer support and youth leadership. The program includes two 10-day residential learning sessions, an online course "Art of Mental Wellness" via SALTO HOP - :https://hop.salto-youth.net/courses/MentalWellness, and a 12-month mentoring collaboration.

Objectives:

• Inclusive mental health programs: Focus on understanding the mental health needs of underserved youth groups and of their youth workers.
• Educate on how relationships and social connections impact mental health and development, providing strategies to foster meaningful connections.
• Peer support and youth leadership: Train youth workers in establishing peer support networks and mentoring youth leaders to promote mental health advocacy.

Activities and Outcomes:

• Workshops and training modules: Develop skills to create safe, inclusive environments for all.
• Experiential education workshops
• Dissemination events: Share innovative mental health approaches at national and international online workshops.
• Comprehensive competence development: Engage in a complete learning cycle for ETS competence self-assessment.

Impact:

• Equip youth workers with the tools to address the mental health challenges faced by underserved youth groups.
• Promote social inclusion and resilience among youth.
• Foster a network of skilled youth workers dedicated to improving mental health and well-being in their communities.

For more details and to apply, visit our website with our last year programme (as an orientation example): https://www.theorigoworkshop.com/yourheartbeats