The second infographic of the EMERGE Youth Erasmus+ project presents the main findings of a survey conducted among 383 young people across six European countries. The research aimed to identify common sources of stress, their consequences, and young people’s needs for stress management support.

The findings reveal that most respondents experience moderate or high levels of stress, while only 4% reported very low stress levels. These results underline the importance of supporting young people’s mental well-being and making effective stress management resources widely accessible.

The main stressors identified included financial concerns, work-related worries, and academic pressure. Stress was also associated with several difficulties: 22% of respondents reported increased anxiety, 16% experienced sleep problems, and 15% reported concentration difficulties.

The survey also demonstrated considerable interest in practical support. 31% of respondents indicated that they would be very likely to participate in free stress management workshops, while another 46% considered participation somewhat likely. Together, these figures represent 77% of respondents expressing interest in accessible, practice-oriented support.

In response to these needs, the EMERGE Youth project is developing educational and digital tools designed to help young people recognise stress, acquire effective coping strategies, and strengthen their resilience.

The infographic highlights the importance of providing practical resources that enable young people to manage everyday challenges and prepare for their personal and professional futures.

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For more information, visit the official project website: https://emergeyouth.erasmusplus.website/