Research and policy section
At the beginning of the project, the partners conducted a desk and field research and we developed a policy document aimed at the policy makers and the experts in the field of youth mental health and youth education. The document informs on the importance of gender sensitive approach to youth mental health, explains the differences in each country and in the youth facing mental health issues and assists them in implementing efficient policies and strategies to address the issues and provide the needed support systems.
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We analyze the research results with relevant and up-to-date information about the impact of Covid-19 on the youth’s mental health, focusing on gender differences
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We present the good practices on policy and service level that supports the mental health of young people
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We introduce the key reports from the national research
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We identify the key gaps in the mental health provision identified through policy analyses and interviews
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And we discuss the key policy and service framework recommendations
PR1: Policy Analysis and Recommendations on Youth’s Mental Health Gender Sensitive needs
A Policy document based on the desk research and field research in 4 partner countries, addressed to decision and policy makers, but also to the managers and experts in the field of youth mental health and youth education. It will inform the key persons and youth experts on the importance of gender sensitive approach to youth mental health, explaining the difference in young women and men facing mental health issues and help them tailor and implement efficient policies and strategies to address the issues and provide the needed support systems.