On Thursday, 29 May 2025, students from the 1st and 2nd year of SIC Alma M. Karlin visited us, and together we carried out five workshops based on the BIB methodology. The content focused primarily on exploring the links between active citizenship and young people’s mental health.
We identified common factors that most strongly affect youth mental health, such as school-related pressure, the feeling of not being understood, lack of support, feelings of helplessness, and complex peer relationships. We then explored possible solutions for improving young people’s mental well-being and increasing their active participation in society. These included stronger support within the school environment, conversations with counsellors or psychologists, reduced use of social media, less pressure related to grading and assessment, weekly group discussions at class level, the possibility of a free day, more shared activities and events, targeted assistance and support, greater attention to young people and their challenges, and fairness in treatment.
Through a variety of activities carried out in a non-formal setting, we all learned something new. The students were satisfied with the workshops, as they believe such activities contribute to a more positive classroom climate and encourage reflection, engagement, and positive change.
