Webinar #2: “Addressing Mental Health in Marginalized Youth“

Marginalized youth, particularly those from Roma communities and other vulnerable groups, often face unique mental health challenges due to social exclusion, discrimination, and limited access to resources. These young people are at higher risk of developing mental health issues due to compounded stressors such as poverty, unstable living conditions, lack of educational opportunities, and societal stigma. Despite these challenges, they frequently encounter barriers to receiving the support they need.

The webinar Addressing Mental Health in Marginalized Youth aims to shed light on the specific mental health challenges faced by marginalized youth, providing educators, mental health practitioners, and community workers with valuable insights and practical strategies. By fostering understanding and sharing best practices, we hope to build a more inclusive and supportive environment for all young people, empowering them to overcome challenges and thrive.

Webinar programme:

13:00 - 13:05 Welcome and introduction

13:05 - 13:15 MEntal WEll-being in Education for disadvantaged YOUth and youth-centered best practices catalogue (Dr. Michaela Bruckmayer, ZSI, Austria)

13:15 - 13:30 Mental health of Roma young people (Daniel Grebeldinger, Nevo Parudimos, Romania)

13:30 - 13:45 NEETs meet skills for the labor market! (Aida Vrabac Trnačevič, Amica Educa, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

13:45 - 14:00 I give a drink to my child, but I’m the thirsty one – disability in the family (Elemér Szentpétery, Együtt Ható, Hungary)

14:00 - 14:30 Discussion and exchange of experience

The webinar was recorded and is now available for on-demand viewing here.