Result No 3 – Hold On: Fostering Supportive Environments
A3 Aims
Promoting understanding of the barriers and facilitators of non-medical professionals’ involvement in supporting youth mental health services
• Enhancing non-medical professionals’ capacities for encouraging youth-led mental health initiatives
• Providing opportunities for partnership-building among youth and non-medical professionals
The main results of this activity will be:
1. An insight report with experiences, challenges and facilitators of professionals working with young people
- Based on desk research and informant interviews of each partner country an insight report will be developed based on the experiences, challenges and facilitators of non-health related professionals who support peer-based youth mental health services.
2. A handbook with theoretical frameworks, methodology & practical tools for professionals working with young people
– An online handbook targeting professionals working with youths, in order to promote their well-being and encourage young-led initiatives in the area of positive mental health.
