“Keep Dreaming” aims to enhance the social participation and volunteering experience of young people through the improvement of their mental health. This project seeks to empower and motivate young people to play a crucial role in their personal development and foster effective civic engagement.
As part of the project, nine European Solidarity Corps participants from InterMediaKT, recorded a podcast series about mental health. In three episodes, they discuss the challenges of asking for help and raising mental health awareness, and explore how meditation, art, and sports can positively influence and support mental well-being through personal stories and practical insights.
Would you like to join us? Listen our podcasts below:
In this introduction, you will learn about the European Solidarity Corps program and the “Keep Dreaming” project, including its objectives, goals, aims and why we decided to create the podcast about mental health and its importance. Would you like to join us?
Importance of mental health awareness and the challenges associated with seeking help.
Volunteers from the local community Patras, Greece – Nikos, Paty, Nik and Daf discuss the importance of mental health. They explore various sources of support including community assistance, professional help, support groups, and emphasize the significance of personal connections in promoting mental well-being.
In this episode, international volunteers – Ani from Georgia, Maddalena from Italy, and Oriane from France delve into the transformative power of sports and meditation on mental health. They explore how various forms of yoga and running can calm the mind, instill discipline and foster a connection with the body promoting well-being.
In Chapter 3, Jorge from Spain and Rosanna from Italy explore art as a therapeutic tool and self-support mechanism. They discuss the diverse forms of art, emotions and sensations art can evoke and contemplate how artistic expression can positively influence mood and mental health, serving as a form of therapy.
