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Mental Health & Well-being Guide for Youth Work
A practical guide on mental health and wellbeing for youth work, featuring tools, activities, and reflections to support resilience, healthy habits, and self-awareness in young people.
Aims of the tool
The aim of this tool is to support youth workers and young people in understanding and promoting mental wellbeing by providing practical tools, reflective activities, and accessible information to build resilience, self-awareness, and healthy habits.
Description of the tool
The tool can be used in youth work settings, workshops, group activities, or for individual self-development. It encourages active participation, reflection, and discussion, making it adaptable to different contexts and needs.
After using this tool, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of mental health and its importance in everyday life
- Recognize the role of habits such as movement, nutrition, and rest in supporting well-being
- Reflect on their own boundaries, emotions, and needs
Apply simple stress-management and mindfulness techniques
- Identify positive and negative habits that influence mental well-being
Increase awareness of mental health in different cultural and social contexts
- Develop practical strategies to support their own and others’ well-being
- Feel more confident in seeking help and supporting others
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5603
This tool is for
Youth workers, educators, and young people (approximately 15–30 years old) interested in promoting mental health and well-being. The tool is also suitable for trainers, facilitators, and anyone working in youth-related fields.
and addresses
Social Inclusion, Intercultural Learning, Personal Development, Peer education, Evaluation
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
Training and Networking
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
Youth Line Germany
in the context of
TC "Healthy Minds, Resilient Communities: Promoting Mental Well-being in Youth Work”
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Kateryna Shepeliuk (on 16 April 2026)
and last modified
15 April 2026
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