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Movement in Youth Work

The project Movement in Youth Work is a joint initiative between MIELI Mental Health Finland and the City of Helsinki’s Youth Services. Youth work meets young people where they already spend their time, such as in schools, youth centers, and online. The broad scope of youth work offers a unique opportunity to strengthen young people's mental health through physical methods that enhance well-being, community, and joy in their daily lives.

The Eco-Crisis, Our Future and Mental Health

The global environmental crisis causes harmful mental health and wellbeing effects, especially for young people. The eco-crisis, our future and mental health project (Ympäristö ja tulevaisuus mielessä, 2023-2025) offers support and materials free of charge for addressing challenging thoughts and emotions related to the eco-crisis and our future

A painted sailboat, which illustrates the PERMA theory

Dimensions of Mental Well-being in Sports

Coaches can support the overall well-being of young athletes in childhood and adolescence. The Mental Well-being for Young Athletes methods are based on six important dimensions.

Football girls cheering

Mental Well-being for Young Athletes project

The Mental Well-being for Young Athletes project improves the expertise of coaches. In the project, coaches are provided with content and methods to strengthen the mental well-being of young athletes. The material and the related online courses are freely available and designed to meet the needs of coaches involved with any type of sport.