Supported by PEACEPLUS
PEACE of Mind is fully funded through PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.
How the programme works
A shared space to
explore wellbeing.
Across six weeks, participants use stories and discussion to explore experiences that affect mental health, relationships and community life.
The programme is designed to build resilience, encourage positive relationships and help young people develop practical ways to manage difficult feelings and situations.
Themes across the six weeks
Social media
Positive relationships
Conflict resolution
A cohesive society
Stress and worry
Managing emotions
Project objectives
Supporting change through
stories and connection.
Project activities
Four connected
areas of activity.
Direct delivery
Participants take part in a six-week wellbeing programme focused on resilience and positive mental health.
Peer mentoring
Young people are offered facilitation training so they can deliver the programme to their peers.
Youth work training
Training supports youth workers responding to physical or mental disabilities and complex social or behavioural needs.
Youth Advisory Assembly
Led by The Open University, young people help shape decisions so the programme reflects their values.
Project partners
Lead partner
Verbal
Verbal uses storytelling and the language arts to support positive mental health, resilience and cross-community dialogue.
Project partner
The Cedar Foundation
Cedar supports children and adults with disabilities, autism and brain injury to participate fully in their communities.
Project partner
Inspire
Inspire works with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions, with a focus on dignity and inclusion.
Project partner
The Open University
The Open University contributes academic expertise and supports the design and delivery of a comprehensive peer-led evaluation.
Get in touch
Programme
information.
Contact the Verbal team for further information about PEACE of Mind.
