Project info

TYM is a KA2 Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership project which aims to highlight mental health-related experiences and diseases among secondary school students and teachers and support socio-emotional well-being.
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The partnership

Outcomes

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Result

A cycle of open webinars covering pertinent topics concerning mental health and well-being

02

Result

The training course titled "Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Well-being in Schools"

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Result

A game-based Toolkit with innovative and gamified teaching activities focusing on mental well-being and social and emotional learning

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Result

A workshop on mental health storytelling

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Result​

A collection of Video Testimony Lessons concerning mental health challenges and methods of overcoming them

News and upcoming events

​The Third Transnational Project Meeting

From 16–18 February 2026, partners of Project TYM met in Palermo, Italy, for the Third Transnational Project Meeting, hosted by ELA SICILIA.

Over three intensive working days, the consortium reviewed the progress of storytelling workshops implemented in partner countries, analysed participant feedback, and reflected on how the activities strengthened connection, empathy, and openness among students and teachers. Special attention was given to the “Tree of Life” activity, which proved particularly impactful in helping students and teachers share personal experiences and build mutual understanding.

Partners also evaluated the mental health video testimonies recorded in schools and agreed on how to implement it later in TED-Ed video lessons. In the next months the Lessons will be finished and students and teachers can benefit from them. 

The meeting further addressed dissemination goals, stakeholder engagement, website reach, and the organisation of multiplier events planned for May–July. Sustainability strategies were explored to ensure that project materials continue to be used in school curricula, teacher training, prevention strategies, and informal education contexts.

With excellent evaluation results and clear timelines for the final months, the Palermo meeting marked a significant step toward consolidating the project’s impact and strengthening its contribution to socio-emotional wellbeing in secondary schools across Europe.

Mental Health Storytelling Workshop in Puerto de la Cruz

We recently held our Mental Health Storytelling Workshop in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain, in collaboration with the local community LaGoodind. The workshop brought together 15 participants in a safe and supportive space for reflection, sharing, and connection.

The session included creative and meaningful activities such as the  3 layers of the personal story, Story Dice, the main one - Tree of Life, and guided storytelling exercises designed to encourage self-reflection and empathy. Participants were invited to share at their own pace, helping create an atmosphere of trust, openness, and mutual understanding.

The workshop received very positive feedback, with participants highlighting the value of the activities and the opportunity to connect with others through storytelling. We are grateful to everyone who took part and contributed to making the workshop such a positive and enriching experience.

We published a collection of Video Testimony Lessons! 

Explore our TED-Ed video lessons series on mental health, based on real student experiences. Each video shares personal stories about challenges, ways of overcoming them, and the support received — helping you better understand mental health in a meaningful way.

These Video Testimony Lessons are designed to create connection: by listening to someone with a similar experience, you may find recognition, feel less alone, and gain motivation to face your own challenges and build coping strategies.

 Each video invites you to:
 Learn something new about mental health
 Reflect and answer key questions
 Join the discussion and share your thoughts

 Try all 5 videos here:
 Video 1 https://ed.ted.com/on/r4e2WiK1
 Video 2 https://ed.ted.com/on/tSjgtP91
 Video 3 https://ed.ted.com/on/8hM7XcqA  
 Video 4 https://ed.ted.com/on/myAAEwYj  
 Video 5 https://ed.ted.com/on/2PiQzR8i

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Testing Mental Health Storytelling and Game-Based Toolkit Activities

During Erasmus Days 2025 (13–18 October 2025), ELA Sicilia, based in Palermo, organised a pilot testing of its Mental Health Storytelling Workshop and Game-Based Toolkit activities. Erasmus Days is a Europe-wide celebration that highlights the positive impact of Erasmus+ projects and promotes collaboration, inclusion, and innovation in education.
The testing involved eight participants, including educators and youth workers, who experienced creative storytelling exercises focused on emotional wellbeing, as well as playful, game-based methods designed to engage students in mental health topics.
After the activities, participants shared highly positive feedback. They expressed that they were happy with the workshop’s atmosphere and appreciated its interactive approach. Many highlighted that they now clearly see how these activities can be implemented in their own schools to foster a more supportive environment for students’ mental health and emotional development.
Through this initiative, ELA Sicilia once again demonstrated its commitment to promoting wellbeing and inclusion in education. The testing showed that storytelling and game-based learning can be powerful tools to address mental health in schools, and Erasmus Days offered an inspiring platform to share this experience across Europe.

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Second TPM

The second Transnational Project Meeting was organised in Zagreb, Croatia during 28-30/04/2025. The project continues to progress successfully, with key activities now moving into testing and feedback phases. A game-based educational toolkit has been developed and is currently being piloted in local settings, particularly in schools, to gather insights that will help refine the materials before they are translated into all partner languages.

An international training course also brought together participants from diverse countries and organisations, fostering exchange, collaboration, and hands-on learning around inclusive methodologies and storytelling. Initial feedback highlights the quality of the training and the value of shared experiences.

Preparations are underway for the upcoming Training of Trainers, which will build on these results and further strengthen the project’s impact. Future workshops and video testimony lessons will incorporate participant feedback and continue to promote inclusive, creative, and reflective learning practices.

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Online Training

FREE Training Series for Educators! 💚
Want to create a supportive, stigma-free school environment? Join our TYM – Tell Your Mind training series and gain essential skills to promote mental health & well-being in schools! 🏫✨  

📍 MODULE 1 – Knowing and Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Diseases
📅 27/02/2025 | 14:00-18:00 CET

📍 MODULE 2 – Addressing Prejudices Around Mental Health Diseases
📅 07/03/2025 | 14:00-18:00 CET

📍 MODULE 3 – Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors and Preventive Measures  
📅 12/03/2025 | 14:00-18:00 CET

📍 MODULE 4 – Strategies for Stress Management, Coping Skills, Resilience & Positive Thinking
📅 18/03/2025 | 14:00-18:00 CET   

📍 MODULE 5 – Building Positive Communication, Active Listening & Empathy  
📅 24/03/2025 | 14:00-18:00 CET 

✨ Join one session or attend them all!
Don’t miss this chance to learn from experts and transform your school community.  Download the full program

Webinar Report

"Tell Your Mind” webinar series report on mental well-being is finished! This comprehensive document is designed to help educators, parents, and students promote socio-emotional wellness in secondary schools.
📝 What’s the report all about? The report captures the essence of our webinar series, where we discussed vital topics related to mental health and education. It serves as a guide, offering practical insights and best practices for fostering a supportive and healthy environment for teenagers.

📚Inside the report, you’ll find:

1. A summary of each webinar, including who conducted it and the experts who spoke
2. Topics covered
3. Feedback
4. Links to presentations: access the material shared during the webinars.

We believe this report will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in creating a healthier, happier school environment.

​You can download the full report here! 📥 📥

First TPM

The TYM project team gathered for the first TPM (Transnational Project Meeting) from March 25-27, 2024 in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. During these three days, all partners from Spain, Italy, Latvia, Serbia and Croatia focused on getting to know each other, building strong connections and creating a good team spirit. The agenda included a comprehensive overview of the project’s objectives and outcomes, and a discussion on the general implementation process of the project talking about Financial Management, Project Management tools and the Dissemination Plan. The participants also planned the first activities, specifically the organization of the cycle of open webinars and the Awareness campaign, delineating tasks and responsibilities for each partner. 

Five Open Webinars

​New YouTube Channel!

We are excited to announce a series of webinars as part of TYM. The project partners are getting ready to host an open cycle of webinars to foster the sharing of best practices in the field of mental well-being among secondary school teachers. The webinars will provide a space and time for secondary school educators to not only listen to valuable expert contributions but also to share their experiences and inspire each other on themes related to mental well-being. Contributors will give a brief project presentation, deliver their speech to share their knowledge in the webinar field, and encourage discussion through prompts and interactive tools. Five open webinars are planned, so... Read the program, select the webinars that are most interesting to you, and register for one, more, or the whole webinar cycle by filling out the form!

The cycle of five webinars as part of the TYM project has finally concluded! hese webinars aimed to share best practices in the field of mental well-being among secondary school teachers. The webinars covered a range of topics related to Mental Wellbeing, such as: the role of music and the arts in promoting mental well-being; active listening and empathy; the importance of social-emotional learning, self-awareness, and self-control; stress management and resilience. Each session included expert contributions, practical classroom tools, and interactive discussions. Now that they have concluded, we can finally affirm their complete success! We have received significant positive feedback, participation, and appreciation for the knowledge and practical strategies shared. For this reason, we have decided to extend the reach of this knowledge by making it accessible to all educators committed to improving mental well-being in schools; we have published the webinar recordings on the project's YouTube Channel!

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