Inclusive Mental Health Supporter

This badge is awarded for completing the Inclusive Mental Health Support activity. By learning about the diverse experiences people have with mental health and exploring how to provide inclusive and empathetic support, you have shown your commitment to creating mental health spaces that welcome and respect everyone. You are better equipped to support individuals from different backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive mental health culture.
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Skills and experiences gained (aligned with European LifeComp competence framework):
Empathy (connected to LifeComp S1 Empathy): You’ve deepened your understanding of how mental health challenges vary based on diverse life experiences and backgrounds, building empathy and the ability to offer support.
Inclusivity (connected to LifeComp S1 Empathy): You’ve learned how to create inclusive environments for mental health support, ensuring that people from all backgrounds feel welcomed and respected.
Collaboration (connected to LifeComp S3 Collaboration): You’ve developed the ability to work with others to promote inclusive practices in mental health support.
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By completing these tasks, you will show your ability to provide inclusive, empathetic mental health support. This badge recognises your commitment to making mental health services accessible and welcoming to all and acknowledges your efforts to the European Youth Goal #5 Mental Health and Wellbeing. Cities of Learning Network partners value badge earner's efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.

You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Empathy building:
Task: Participate in an empathy-building circle to reflect on and discuss diverse mental health experiences.
Evidence: Submit a reflection on what you learned and how it influenced your mental health support approach.

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Complete a training on inclusive mental health:
Task: Find online or in-person learning activities to complete the inclusive mental health training to learn about creating inclusive support spaces.
Evidence: Submit a summary of learning activities, key learning points and how you will apply these insights.

Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Promote inclusive mental health:
Task: Develop an action plan for promoting inclusivity in mental health support in your school, youth club, workplace or community space.
Evidence: Submit your plan, explaining its goals and how you will implement it.

Activities

Support for All: Building Inclusive Mental Health Spaces

Boost Your Well-being: Take Action for Mental Health

Organiser

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

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