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Our “Mental Health” Youth Exchange came to an end, filled with unforgettable moments.
Between October 23-30, we organized a memorable eight-day Erasmus+ youth exchange filled with practical experiences, focusing on the often-discussed but less-understood topics of mental health, stress management, and self-awareness.
The program brought together 40 curious young people from Latvia, Portugal, Spain, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania – all coming to Cristuru Secuiesc to learn about mental health and share their own insights and experiences.
On the first day, playful team-building activities, a city treasure hunt, and shared evening programs helped turn strangers into a close & safe community.
Over the following days, this small team walked the path of self-discovery together. Personality development exercises, forum theatre, art therapy sessions, and stress management workshops followed one another – all with the goal of helping participants better understand themselves and learn to consciously care for their own and their peers’ mental well-being.
The program’s success was supported by guest experts as well: school psychologist Orsolya Farkas, psychologist Beáta Kiss, and yoga instructor Niki Gáspár each joined for a session to share proven practical tools for managing stress and anxiety and maintaining general mental health.
Of course, cultural exploration was also an essential part of the experience. On Sunday, we visited the magical medieval town of Sighișoara, dressed in autumn colors, and during the evenings each country had the chance to present the best of its culture – music, dances, traditions, and delicious treats. The atmosphere was always lively and joyful, making the entire week feel like a true international journey.
On the final day, the group reflected together on the experiences of the past week, looked back on their personal growth, and received their Youthpass certificates. The farewell – in harmony with the season – was a Halloween-themed celebration, both touching and cheerful, filled with hugs, gratitude, and laughter. We hope the friendships built and the knowledge gained during this exchange will stay with the participants for a long time.
