Mental health of young people during mobility: An important issue that needs to be addressed

International mobility can be a great benefit – young people gain experience, get to know the world and themselves. However, leaving home, a new environment, and culture shock can also cause stress, anxiety, or feelings of isolation. That is why we have created two practical guides to help teachers, coordinators, and youth workers recognize mental health issues early on and respond to them sensitively.

🧠 Mental Health Support Guide

This guide focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment for young people during their stays abroad. In it, you will find:

• specific activities for building trust and resilience,
• tips for open communication and emotional support,
• practical tools for coping with stress and adaptation.

👉 Download the mental health support guide (PDF)

🚨 Guide to mental health prevention

This publication helps prevent more serious mental health problems by recognizing warning signs early. It contains:

• basic information about anxiety and other problems,
• recommended procedures in crisis situations,
• the CARES model – a simple tool for a sensitive but effective response.

👉 Download the mental health prevention guide (PDF)

Who are the guides intended for?

Both guides are ideal for:

• international project coordinators,
• vocational education and training teachers,
• youth workers who want to address mental health issues professionally, not intuitively.

About the MIND project

The MIND project was created in response to the growing challenges in the area of mental health among young people, especially after the pandemic. It focuses on supporting:

• vocational education students during foreign mobility programs,
• teachers and coordinators in the field of prevention and mental well-being support.

👉 More about the project: KA2 Mind Project

CONCLUSION: Mental health is not a luxury. It is the foundation for growth.

Mental well-being is just as important as physical health. These two guides will help you respond to young people's needs with respect, understanding, and expertise.

🎓 Let's support young people's mental health during mobility – because only happy and mentally balanced young people can fully exploit the potential that mobility offers.

🟢 The project was supported by the Erasmus+ program.