Youth and Mental Health

Aims & objectives

“Youth and Mental Health” was the first activity of the cycle “Let’s Get Outta Here – Outdoor Education as the Path to Mental Health” focused on mental health, youth work and outdoor education

Objectives:
- Gain knowledge and experience in outdoor education and non-formal education methods
- Gain knowledge about youth mental health for your personal life and community
- Use the tools and methods of community-building and volunteering projects
- Encourage young people to volunteer and play an active part in their local realities

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

Trainers team composed by me and another trainer from Spain

Training methods used & main activities

Ice-Breakers
Energizers
Group Building Activities
Working Groups
Presentations
Role Play
Simulation
Good Practices Exchange

Outcomes of the activity

Development of a First Aid Kit in Mental Health and Outdoor Education

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

Training design;
Sessions facilitation;
Content reporting.

I worked on this training for 5 days as a full time trainer.