AEGEE is excited to join the YOUTHreach project coordinated by Maastricht University in partnership with 14 leading research institutions (including the London School of Economics, University of Birmingham, University of Barcelona).
YOUTHreach’s goal is to help the young people across Europe during a time when mental health problems in the 12-25 age group are skyrocketing. For this project, researchers designed a suite of youth-centred tools and interventions. Over a period of five years, the project evaluates the cost-effectiveness, safety and scalability of three pre-existing mental health solutions:
– Walk-in centres offering anonymous and personalised mental health support without reservations.
– App‑based training, a guided self-help mobile intervention designed to enhance psychological well-being.
– Online platforms blending professional and peer support in a secure, interactive environment.
As the organisation that is mainly in charge of the communications efforts for the project, we hope to help young people better understand what YOUTHreach is and provide them with new tools to support their mental health.
