As part of the Erasmus+ KA2 MIND project, we developed a comprehensive 14-hour training focused on strengthening mental health practices and improving emotional well-being.
In this article, you can download the complete manual and attachments for this training, which are invaluable for professionals as well as for anyone facing mental health challenges.
After the global COVID-19 pandemic, people have become increasingly aware of mental health issues, especially among young people, who are now 30 to 80% more likely to suffer from a mental disorder. Mental health problems can negatively affect education, employment, and social relationships.
The MIND Project was created to strengthen mental health practices and improve the emotional well-being of students in vocational education and training (VET), while also building the capacity of professionals in this field. Special attention is given to supporting socio-emotional well-being during international mobility.
Training content: Let’s talk about mental health
Within the project, a comprehensive training course was developed, focusing on mental health awareness and helping to integrate emotional well-being.
The total duration of the training is 14 hours and it is structured to be delivered over two full days, with 7 hours per day.
The training is divided into 4 main modules:
Module 1: Talking openly about mental health
The goal is to understand the impact of mental health on everyday life, assess the effects of stigma, and develop strategies to reduce it.
Module 2: Addressing mental health problems
This module helps identify different types of mental health disorders and their symptoms, as well as recognize available support resources. It discusses challenges in international mobility, such as language barriers or homesickness.
Module 3: Understanding your emotions
This module focuses on recognizing and labeling different emotions, understanding their impact on personal well-being, and applying emotion regulation techniques. Negative thoughts and cognitive distortions are also addressed.
Module 4: Building resilience to cope with challenges
The goal is to identify and apply stress management strategies (coping mechanisms), create a personal resilience plan, and improve mental well-being.
The training includes 24 activities such as reflection exercises, role plays, discussions, and other interactive elements to reinforce key concepts. The educational goal is to understand mental health, challenge myths and stereotypes, and develop self-care routines and resilience-building strategies for everyday life.
Based on your interest, we are bringing you the complete materials for this training, which you can download and use to improve your own well-being or in your work with young people.
The following key documents are available for download:
- MIND Training Manual: Contains detailed guidelines, the pedagogical process, and the complete structure of the 4 modules, allowing full implementation of the training.
- Training Attachments: Include essential working materials for activities, such as quizzes (initial test, final quiz), role-play scenarios (e.g., “Treasure Hunt”, “Listening Circle”), Mood Meter, coping strategy lists, and myth vs. fact cards about mental health.
More information about the MIND Project
The MIND project is funded by the Erasmus+ program. The project involved partners from several countries: 🇫🇷 ADICE (France), 🇲🇰 VCS (North Macedonia), 🇸🇰 KERIC (Slovakia), 🇪🇪 JMK (Estonia), 🇪🇸 Plan B Educación Social (Spain)
The project partners expect, among other things, to facilitate the dissemination of information about the needs of students and professionals in VET across the EU and engage professionals in implementing prevention and support practices for mental health.
If you want to learn more about the project results, such as the Transnational Study on Mental Health Needs, the Pedagogical Guides on Supporting and Preventing Mental Health Issues, or the Interactive Tool focused on stress, emotions, and international mobility, you can visit the project website.
Thank you for your interest, and remember: Be resilient and take care of yourself!
The project was supported by the Erasmus+ program.
