<< Objectives >>Support children's mental health and wellbeing, build childrens's resilience in school-contextsRaise awareness and train school staff in mental health/mental illness, with a specific focus on young carersEquip school staff with the skills and confidence to address the topic of mental illness with pupilsDevelop a mindful, anti-bullying, and supportive school culture that promotes positive peer-to-peer relationshipsLink up the schools programme with local systems of support<< Implementation >>Deliver training to school staff in 3 EU countries (1 school per country): Berlin, region of Bremen / Rotenburg Germany; Barcelona, Reykjavik, ViennaPilot and roll-out the teaching/curriculum materials with pupils in classes 3-4. To support this, focus groups involving teachers and pupils will be set up in each schoolImplement a programme of culture-changing activities that promotes a safe and supportive environment in schools for all pupils, with built-in support for young carer<< Results >>School staff will have the skills and confidence to address the topic of mental illnessSchools will be better connected with local support networks, so that they can signpost children/families to available supportAll pupils will receive fundamental information about mental health, and will understand how to access additional support if they need itEach school will develop specific support for pupils who are impacted by the topics discussed e.g. young carers of parents with a mental illness

<< Objectives >>Support children's mental health and wellbeing, build childrens's resilience in school-contexts Raise awareness and train school staff in mental health/mental illness, with a specific focus on young carers Equip school staff with the skills and confidence to address the topic of mental illness with pupilsDevelop a mindful, anti-bullying, and supportive school culture that promotes positive peer-to-peer relationshipsLink up the schools programme with local systems of support<< Implementation >>Deliver training to school staff in 3 pilot schools in 3 EU countries (1 school per country): Berlin, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Reykjavik, IcelandPilot and roll-out the teaching/curriculum materials with pupils in classes 8-10. To support this, focus groups involving teachers and pupils will be set up in each schoolImplement a programme of culture-changing activities that promotes a safe and supportive environment in schools for all pupils, with built-in support for young carers<< Results >>School staff will have the skills and confidence to address the topic of mental illnessSchools will be better connected with local support networks, so that they can signpost children/families to available support All pupils will receive fundamental information about mental health, and will understand how to access additional support if they need itEach school will develop specific support for pupils who are impacted by the topics discussed e.g. young carers of parents with a mental illness