In the second episode of the YIMinds podcast, we will discuss how to identify mental health and emotional well-being in young people and how to raise awareness and knowledge in everyday work.
Podcast guests are Evely Pajula from Estonia and Eleni Pornari from Cyprus. Podcast host is Marit Kannelmäe-Geerts from Estonia. Marit has worked for more than 20 years in the youth field. She is the head of the education strand in one of the largest mental health organisations in Estonia, MTÜ Peaasi/ NGO Head Matters. The podcast series on mental health aims to provide tools to equip youth information work professionals to identify mental health distress among young people, offer first-hand support, and refer them to specialised services if needed. YIMinds podcast is an activity of ERYICA’s project "YIMinds - Youth Information minding young people's mental health”. It’s purpose is to provide tools to equip youth information work professionals to identify mental health distress among young people, offer first-hand support, and if needed refer them to specialized services.