MENTAL HEALTH
This badge is for youth workers and educators who’ve taken meaningful steps to explore mental health in a real, relatable way—so they can better support young people in their everyday lives.
By earning this badge, you’ve shown a commitment to understanding what mental health really means—not just as a topic, but as a vital part of every young person’s life. You’ve learned to spot the difference between mental health and mental illness, explored the impact of triggers, and reflected on your role in building empathy, resilience, and respect.
This isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about action. You’ve dug deep, reflected honestly, and are now more prepared to create safe, supportive spaces for youth to grow, heal, and thrive.
What you did to earn this badge:
- Took a quiz to bust common myths about mental health and fight stigma
- Practiced telling the difference between everyday mental health struggles and signs of mental illness
- Reflected on emotional triggers and how to respond with care and understanding
- Thought about how to build tolerance, respect, and empathy in your youth groups
- Gave thoughtful feedback to help shape better learning experiences for others
By completing this activity, you’ve proven that you:
- Understand what mental health means in everyday life
- Are aware of how trauma and triggers can impact young people
- Know how to support youth in simple, practical, and respectful ways
- Are ready to promote safe spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and valued
- Are growing not only as a youth worker—but as a champion for well-being
This badge shows you’re ready to stand alongside young people on their mental health journeys—with empathy, awareness, and purpose.
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Zadaci
Zadatak broj1
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Task 1: Let's Talk About Mental Health: Myth or Fact?
Let’s Find Out!When you finish the quiz, attach the screenshot of your results.
Zadatak broj2
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Task 2: Spot the difference
Now, Here’s a Quick Activity for You!
Can you spot the difference between mental health and mental illness?
1. Feeling anxious before a big test.
- Mental Health or Mental Illness?
2. Struggling to get out of bed for weeks because you feel sad all the time.
- Mental Health or Mental Illness?
Share your answers below.
Zadatak broj3
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Task 3: Triggers
Think about these questions:
- Have you ever seen a young person suddenly react strongly to something small? Could it have been a trigger
- What’s something you could do to help someone feel safer when they’re triggered?
- How can you support a young person without pushing them to talk about things they’re not ready for?
Take a few minutes to write down your thoughts.
Zadatak broj4
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Task 4: Tolerance, empathy and respect
What is one small way you’ll promote tolerance, empathy and respect this week—with your group or your peers?
Share your answer below.
Zadatak broj5
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Task 5: Give us your feedback
- What was the most important takeaway for you from this activity, and how do you think it will help you support young people better?
- Were there any parts of the activity that felt unclear, too complex, or less engaging for young people? How could we improve it?
- What part of the activity do you think will be most helpful or meaningful for the young people you work with—and why?
Share your thoughts with us.
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