Proposal: Empowering Children with Mental Health Literacy Online
Proposed Implementation: 2026 to 2028
Call: CERV-2025-CHILD – Rights of the child and children’s participation
Topic: CERV-2025-CHILD
Type of Action: CERV-LS – CERV Lump Sum Grants
Proposed Budget: 341 576,10€
Keywords: Child mental health, Prevent cyberbullying, media literacy, online safety
Objective: The project aims to address the pressing issue of mental health among adolescents aged 14-17 in the context of digitalization. It focuses on developing strategies to support teenagers’ mental well-being in the face of various challenges exacerbated by digitalization, such as cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content, and excessive screen time.
The initiative entails mapping good practices across four countries, bringing together psychological experts to develop training formats aimed at preparing the educational staff and youth workers to support children’s mental health, both within and beyond school environments.
After training sessions, each partner organization is responsible for conducting local activities with parents and children to raise awareness and provide support. The project emphasizes the importance of promoting digital and media literacy skills among children and youth to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
Through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, the project seeks to foster a supportive environment for children’s mental health and well-being in the digital age.
Partners:
- Asociatia Umanista Romana
- Health Citizens – European Institute
- Loesje Bitola
- Society and Enterprise Development Institute
