The fourth infographic of the EMERGE Youth Erasmus+ project highlights European Mental Health Week, held from 19 to 25 May 2025. Led by Mental Health Europe, this pan-European initiative aims to raise awareness of mental health and encourage individuals, communities, and policymakers to take collective action.

The 2025 campaign focused on “Care for Mental Health, Invest in Social Rights”, emphasising the strong connection between mental well-being and social and economic conditions. Poverty, job insecurity, housing difficulties, access to education, and social inequalities can all significantly influence mental health.

The infographic underlines that protecting mental health is a shared societal responsibility. It encourages policymakers to integrate mental health considerations into decisions across different policy areas, while also highlighting the importance of individual advocacy, community support, and social justice.

The objectives of the EMERGE Youth project closely align with the messages of European Mental Health Week. The project is developing practical stress management tools and methods to help young Europeans cope with everyday challenges, strengthen their resilience, and protect their mental well-being.

The fourth infographic reminds us that supporting mental health requires more than developing individual coping skills. Supportive communities, appropriate social conditions, and coordinated action are equally important in creating environments where young people can thrive.

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