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A youth group discusses the principles of child-friendly justice
In Thessaloniki, a small group of adolescents meets regularly. Through role-play, recordings, and discussions in plenary and small groups, their views and attitudes are transformed into knowledge that can shape how the country's future judicial professionals are trained. The group bears the...
No Parent Alone: CAMHI participates in the WHO Event again this year
On Saturday, June 6, the World Health Organization (WHO), through its Office for Quality of Care and Patient Safety in Athens, held Growing Healthier Together for the second consecutive year — this time at the Kifissia Grove. The open-to-all event, dedicated to the mental health of children and...
Tropaia, Gortynia: A Journey to the Heart of Mainalon for Children's Mental Health
In the heart of mountainous Gortynia, built amphitheatrically on the slopes of Mount Mainalon, Tropaia is a place of deep historical memory and a living, breathing community. As part of its partnership with the Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) of "Regeneration & Progress," the Child &...
Kastellorizo: CAMHI Visits Greece's Most Remote Island
As part of its collaboration with the Mobile Medical Units (MMU) of "Anagennisi & Proodoss", the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) visited Kastellorizo from 24 to 29 April 2026. The visit centred on the Multifunctional Regional Medical Centre of Megisti, in close...
Amorgos: A Visit by CAMHI to the Island of the Big Blue
As part of its collaboration with the Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) of "Regeneration & Progress," the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) visited Amorgos from May 5 to 8, 2026. The visit centered on the Chora Amorgos Health Center, in close coordination with the...
Mental Health in Schools: The Ministry of Education and CAMHI Take the Next Step
The Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI), recently held a working meeting focused on the training program "Mental Health Literacy for Children & Adolescents for Educators" and the...
Mantoudi – Limni – Agia Anna: CAMHI Visits the Remote Communities of Evia
As part of its collaboration with the Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) of Regeneration & Progress, the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) visited the Municipality of Mantoudi–Limni–Agia Anna from April 18 to 21, 2026. The visit centered on the Mantoudi Health Center, with close...
Self-Harm in the Digital Age
How Digital Content Affects the Mental Health of Children and AdolescentsAuthor: Dionysia Kostagianni*In recent years, the internet and social media have become an inseparable part of children's and adolescents' daily lives. Their widespread use has raised questions about their role in...
New Publication from CAMHI: Validating Mental Health Screening Tools for Children and Adolescents in Greece
A new study by CAMHI has been published in the peer-reviewed journal “Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes”, marking a significant scientific and actionable contribution to the field of child and adolescent mental health in Greece.What Was Studied — and Why It MattersHealth professionals working...
Lesvos: A Mental Health Intervention for Children and Adolescents in the Remote Western Region
As part of its collaboration with the Mobile Medical Units (MMU) of the NGO Regeneration & Progress, which began in the fall of 2025, the Children & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) visited villages in Western Lesvos from March 18 to 22, 2026.The visit centered on the Health...