Related Projects

MENTBEST

MENTBEST (Protecting Mental Health in Times of Change) is a five-year project that seeks to further promote EAAD’s proven community-based 4-Level Approach and develop an innovative technology to offer mental health support to vulnerable groups across Europe.

The project targets refugees/migrants, older people (above 65 years), young people (15-24 years), long-term unemployed and those with current or past mental disorders. The project will develop, implement, validate and evaluate a new comprehensive multi-level community-based approach (“COMBINA”), based on the existing 4-Level Approach, but adapted and broadened for the needs of vulnerable groups and for non-clinical mental health challenges, including sub-diagnostic depressive and anxiety symptoms, burnout and mental distress. The project will also develop an app (“MENTINA”) that will provide information on depression and allow people to collect and visualise data to better understand and manage their mental health.

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PROSPERH

PROSPERH – Promoting Positive Mental and Physical Health at Work in a Changing Environment

Workplaces have experienced rapid changes in recent years, driven by digital and green transitions (‘twin transition’) and the COVID-19 pandemic. New ways of working and managing working environments have arisen, and these can affect the physical and mental health of workers in new ways, both positive and negative. Workplaces can be health-promoting environments, but how this can be achieved in practice needs exploration.

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E-health for mental health (the iAlive tool)

This project developed iAlive, an interactive digital tool for suicide prevention and mental health promotion.

Designed for both professionals and the general public, iAlive raises awareness, teaches recognition of distress, and offers guidance on how to respond to suicide risk or sudden loss. iAlive is currently available only in Slovenian, but an English version is in development and will be available soon.

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Program NARA – Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Program NARA introduces mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as an effective intervention for strengthening mental health and preventing depression and suicidal behaviour.

Through simple meditative techniques, participants learn to shift attention from unhelpful thought patterns to present-moment awareness, improving their ability to cope with stress and emotional challenges. The name Nara means “human” in Sanskrit, reflecting the program’s focus on compassionate, human-centered care. Workshops are offered both online and in-person, allowing flexible access for individuals and organizations.

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Do you get yourself?!?

This prevention and intervention project promotes mental health and prevents suicidal behaviour among adolescents.

Using an integrated, community-based approach, the project empowers schools, parents, and youth organizations to support young people through workshops, training, and crisis response. Active since 2011, it continues to build resilience and social support networks for youth across Slovenia.

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Because I get you!!!

This project strengthens the skills and readiness of professionals in education, healthcare, and social care to prevent youth suicide and respond after a suicide occurs.

By building a sustainable and geographically diverse network of trained experts, it supports systematic and independent implementation of prevention and postvention activities. The initiative addresses gaps in professional preparedness and aims to reduce suicide contagion risks.

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Individual in the grip of Covid-19: psychological consequences of the epidemic and protective measures to contain the spread of infection

The Človek-19 project explores the long-term psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health measures on the general population and vulnerable groups.

Beyond documenting these effects, the project also responds to evolving crises—such as war and inflation—that compound stress and social disruption. Based on the findings, the project team developed targeted interventions and support materials to mitigate the negative consequences and help individuals cope with distress during and after the pandemic.

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