Promoting Emotional Well-being and Mental Health among Young People in Europe

The School Mental Health project officially kicked off with a successful launch meeting held in Madrid, Spain, on 28–29 October 2025. The event brought together partners from across Europe — including Spain, Cyprus, Lithuania, Iceland, and Romania — to collaborate on promoting emotional well-being and mental health among young people in education.

The project seeks to foster supportive and inclusive school environments by focusing on prevention, awareness-raising, and community engagement. Through a collaborative digital platform, the initiative will connect schools, educators, families, and students to share tools, knowledge, and good practices that prioritise mental health and social inclusion.

This initiative marks IDEA Factory’s first participation in an international project, joining the consortium as a communication and dissemination partner. Drawing on its expertise in creative communication, IDEA Factory will lead the project’s visibility actions and awareness campaign, ensuring that its messages reach young people, educators, and communities across Europe.

The School Mental Health project will deliver several key results:

• R1. School Mental Health Research: A social study identifying the main mental health needs of young people in education.
• R2. Training Course: An educational resource for teachers and professionals to strengthen their skills in psychosocial support and inclusion.
• R3. School Mental Health Platform: A virtual space offering training, workshops, and resources to empower young people to understand and manage their mental health.
• R4. Awareness Campaign: A Europe-wide initiative to raise awareness of mental health challenges—particularly those linked to loneliness, social exclusion, and lack of opportunities—and to promote inclusion and diversity.

The Madrid meeting marked an inspiring start to the project, establishing a strong foundation for collaboration and meaningful action. Together, the partners aim to create healthier, more inclusive educational environments that support the emotional well-being of young people across Europe.

Stay tuned for more updates regarding the School Mental Health project.