So we need to support ourselves and our other volunteers first and make sure there is a (structured) support system with HR practices we can rely on!

And in all cases that we encounter: one's own safety comes first and it's okay to step back and ask someone else for support as well.

in short: As Soul is to the Body, Mental Health is to the Overall Well-Being.

Mental Health is characterized and conditioned by several layers from the individual level to the interpersonal, with influence from organizations, communities, policies and society.

For me, mental health goes far beyond the standard definition. It’s more like a core state that affects every part of our lives.

If the physical body is like a building, then mental health is the foundation of that building. And in reality, it truly works that way; when we are not mentally well, we usually cannot perform well physically either, and vice versa.

That say, if we meet somebody who struggles and want to help them we should listen to their thoughts but also consider broader context of factors that happen in their life.

Some examples can be socioeconomic status, war, climate change, family, friend group, genetics, accessibility to mental healthcare. It is important to look at these factors so we become aware of how our world is bidirectionaly related to mental health.

There are several barriers that prevent people from accessing adequate health services. Given the perception of mental health for the wider audience for it this situation is even worse

We also reflected on how stigma, stereotypes, and social pressure can negatively impact people emotionally and mentally.

The session helped me realize that mental health is strongly connected to the conditions and society around us.

As a youth worker i support young people to create a space where all are included also making fun and safe events for everyone

Identify problems like stress, loneliness, stigma, or lack of the support you need to the specific situation you're in.

Understanding causes is the most important step and maybe the hardest, who is affected, and the impact.

Getting help such as friends, family, workplaces, or most important of all professionals.

Create simple solutions like better routines and to kill the old negative habits + communication as it is the key for every situation to be fixed.

Analyzing his situation, as well as the situations of other characters, helped me understand how many hidden struggles people may carry every day. Sometimes from the outside a person may seem completely fine, while internally they are overwhelmed, lonely, or emotionally exhausted.

This activity made me reflect a lot on empathy and understanding others more deeply. In different ways, all of us are struggling with something, even if it is not always visible.

• Social and cultural

• Structural and financial

• Institutional and organizational

• Attitude and personal beliefs

Youth work is voluntary and participatory, highly critical within itself and with the outside, based on Relationships and Inclusion and driven by Values.

So yes we are all youth workers :)

Such as family, school, work, community etc which can affect how you think and feel

It is crucial to have frequent check ups with ourselves and the others to make sure we are not neglecting the fulfillment of basic needs in the fast-paced environment that we are in.

However, we have to remember that if we don’t have the mental space for someone’s issues it is okay and we shouldn’t force ourselves to take their physical or mental struggles onto ourselves.

As an ESN section we could create concrete guidelines in how to reach for help and information on the local/national services.

A distinctive trait with someone can be a commonality with someone else.

Attitude & Personal Beliefs

Social & Cultural

Structural and Financial

Institutional and Organisational

The problem remains that in most countries you either have to wait or pay a lot or to go through loopholes just to access basic services.

There should be more information for the population about these services and they can be accessed.

Biomedicine, Therapy, Social Work and Public health. As ESN, we can work in our communities and advocate on an institutional level.

The more a person is different from institutional view of normality and the more barriers it will face in accessing it.

Layers: Individual, interpersonal, Organizations, Communities, policy, Society.