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EMOTICOM: EMOTIonal management COMmunity after the pandemic
FunderEuropean Commission
Funder Contribution €120,000.00
Funded underERASMUS+ | Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices | Cooperation partnerships in youth
Project code2022-1-CZ01-KA220-YOU-000089175
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<< Background >>The EMOTICOM project was initiated to address the growing mental health challenges experienced by young people due to the social, economic, and employment disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The project recognized a significant increase in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, particularly among the younger population, and sought to counteract these through innovative and inclusive methods.Key objectives included equipping youth workers and young people with innovative tools for emotional well-being and mental health, engaging them in overcoming their mental challenges, and empowering youth communities to focus on their well-being. The approach aimed to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health by fostering an open and non-judgmental perspective while also addressing barriers to accessing mental health care for low-income populations.The project applied a practical and community-oriented framework, incorporating tools such as didactic videos and interactive resources. It also sought to build on existing best practices in emotional management, social awareness, and healthy lifestyles, adapting them to the challenges of the post-pandemic era.<< Objectives >>The EMOTICOM project, led by Petrklíč Help, PASOS and CFCECAS, responded to the urgent need to address the negative mental health effects of COVID-19 on youth communities. It aimed to Connect youth workers and young people with innovative tools for mental health, transferring best practices in self-awareness, social awareness, emotional management, healthy lifestyles and community building.The project also sought to Engage participants in overcoming mental health challenges caused by the pandemic by designing and evaluating a framework to support mental health. It emphasized creating safe environments where youth workers and participants could collaborate and support each other in addressing these challenges.Finally, the project aimed to Empower youth communities by encouraging participants to become multipliers who share and implement the framework. It also focused on raising awareness of the importance of addressing mental health and reducing stigma. These objectives fostered resilience, promoted emotional well-being, and established lasting tools for mental health support.<< Implementation >>The EMOTICOM project implemented a variety of activities to achieve its objectives. These included Two key Participatory Visits in the Czech Republic and Romania, and a Training Course in Spain.Each visit focused on specific themes such as self-awareness, emotional management, healthy lifestyles and community building. Workshops, interactive sessions and creative methods like sound therapy and art were used to provide practical tools for emotional well-being.The project also designed and tested a new Framework to support mental health, using innovative methods such as didactic videos and interactive resources. Safe spaces were created during these sessions, to foster open discussions and mutual support among youth workers and participants.Additionally, the project emphasized knowledge sharing by a strong Dissemination Campaign and encouraged participants to act as multipliers, transferring their learning to their communities. Awareness campaigns were also conducted to address stigma surrounding mental health and promote acceptance.These activities collectively empowered participants to actively engage in improving mental well-being in their communities, while fostering transnational collaboration.<< Results >>The EMOTICOM project has produced several concrete outputs and results aimed at addressing emotional well-being and mental health, especially among young people affected by the pandemic. These include:-Training and Participatory Visits: The project conducted a training course in Spain, which provided youth workers and young participants with tools and methods to manage emotions and mental health challenges caused by COVID-19. It also organised participatory visits in Romania and the Czech Republic to transfer best practices in emotional management and healthy lifestyle promotion.-Framework Development: The creation of an innovative emotional management framework, integrating non-formal education tools, workshops and online resources, aims to support emotional well-being.-Didactic Videos: A key output of the project is the development of didactic videos that provide practical guidance on emotional management, self-awareness, and mental health.-Online Platform: These videos are hosted on an accessible online platform (https://emoticom.ongpasos.com/), enabling youth workers and young people to engage with interactive and easy-to-understand content.
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<< Background >>The EMOTICOM project was initiated to address the growing mental health challenges experienced by young people due to the social, economic, and employment disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The project recognized a significant increase in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, particularly among the younger population, and sought to counteract these through innovative and inclusive methods.Key objectives included equipping youth workers and young people with innovative tools for emotional well-being and mental health, engaging them in overcoming their mental challenges, and empowering youth communities to focus on their well-being. The approach aimed to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health by fostering an open and non-judgmental perspective while also addressing barriers to accessing mental health care for low-income populations.The project applied a practical and community-oriented framework, incorporating tools such as didactic videos and interactive resources. It also sought to build on existing best practices in emotional management, social awareness, and healthy lifestyles, adapting them to the challenges of the post-pandemic era.<< Objectives >>The EMOTICOM project, led by Petrklíč Help, PASOS and CFCECAS, responded to the urgent need to address the negative mental health effects of COVID-19 on youth communities. It aimed to Connect youth workers and young people with innovative tools for mental health, transferring best practices in self-awareness, social awareness, emotional management, healthy lifestyles and community building.The project also sought to Engage participants in overcoming mental health challenges caused by the pandemic by designing and evaluating a framework to support mental health. It emphasized creating safe environments where youth workers and participants could collaborate and support each other in addressing these challenges.Finally, the project aimed to Empower youth communities by encouraging participants to become multipliers who share and implement the framework. It also focused on raising awareness of the importance of addressing mental health and reducing stigma. These objectives fostered resilience, promoted emotional well-being, and established lasting tools for mental health support.<< Implementation >>The EMOTICOM project implemented a variety of activities to achieve its objectives. These included Two key Participatory Visits in the Czech Republic and Romania, and a Training Course in Spain.Each visit focused on specific themes such as self-awareness, emotional management, healthy lifestyles and community building. Workshops, interactive sessions and creative methods like sound therapy and art were used to provide practical tools for emotional well-being.The project also designed and tested a new Framework to support mental health, using innovative methods such as didactic videos and interactive resources. Safe spaces were created during these sessions, to foster open discussions and mutual support among youth workers and participants.Additionally, the project emphasized knowledge sharing by a strong Dissemination Campaign and encouraged participants to act as multipliers, transferring their learning to their communities. Awareness campaigns were also conducted to address stigma surrounding mental health and promote acceptance.These activities collectively empowered participants to actively engage in improving mental well-being in their communities, while fostering transnational collaboration.<< Results >>The EMOTICOM project has produced several concrete outputs and results aimed at addressing emotional well-being and mental health, especially among young people affected by the pandemic. These include:-Training and Participatory Visits: The project conducted a training course in Spain, which provided youth workers and young participants with tools and methods to manage emotions and mental health challenges caused by COVID-19. It also organised participatory visits in Romania and the Czech Republic to transfer best practices in emotional management and healthy lifestyle promotion.-Framework Development: The creation of an innovative emotional management framework, integrating non-formal education tools, workshops and online resources, aims to support emotional well-being.-Didactic Videos: A key output of the project is the development of didactic videos that provide practical guidance on emotional management, self-awareness, and mental health.-Online Platform: These videos are hosted on an accessible online platform (https://emoticom.ongpasos.com/), enabling youth workers and young people to engage with interactive and easy-to-understand content.
