Invitation to Join the Network of Active Schools for Adolescent Mental Wellbeing and Wellness

website invitation energa sxoleia

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI) invites interested secondary education schools (Ηigh Schools, General Lyceums, Vocational Lyceums, and Special Vocational Education and Training Schools – ENNEGYL) to participate in the Network of Active Schools for Adolescent Mental Wellbeing and Wellness, by systematically implementing with their students a series of dialogue-based activities that promote adolescents’ mental wellbeing and wellness.

The Network of Active Schools is an officially approved program by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (Ref. No. Φ.5/127685/Δ7, 10/10/2025).

Its development builds on the experience and materials produced through the implementation of the Ministry-approved Youth Engagement Scheme (YES) (Ref. No. Φ.2.1/ΜΓ/96512/105996/Δ7, 17/9/2024).

Eligibility Criteria for Participating Schools

Schools interested in joining the Network are required to:

  • Commit, by a formal decision of the teachers’ association, to organizing seven (7) two-hour dialogue-based activities throughout the school year, in all classes of at least one grade of their choice (or more). These sessions may take place within the school timetable and may be linked, where relevant, to specific courses, skills labs, civic engagement projects, or school self-evaluation activities.
  • Inform parents and student communities about their participation (using and adapting the provided sample letters).
  • Appoint at least three (3) teachers to coordinate the implementation of the activities, using the manuals “Dialogue Activities for Adolescent Mental Wellbeing and Wellness” and “Group Games”, available on CAMHI’s website, as well as other relevant materials.
  • Ensure that at least one (1) teacher has completed CAMHI’s training program “Mental Health Literacy for Educators” (information and registration link available here , in Greek only).
  • Designate one (1) teacher representative to participate in regular monthly online meetings with representatives from other member schools of the Network, at a time jointly decided by the participating schools.
  • Have access to a school psychologist or social worker available at least once a week to collaborate in the planning and implementation of relevant activities, or maintain cooperation with a local public mental health service.
  • Submit a short monthly progress report to the Network coordinators using the provided form.
  • Participate in the evaluation process of the program’s outcomes by completing a Ministry-approved questionnaire, in accordance with data protection legislation.

If your school wishes to join the Network of Active Schools for Adolescent Mental Wellbeing and Wellness, you can find the application form here. For further information or clarifications, please contact us at [email protected] or call 210 7786943.

The YES program is implemented as part of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Health Initiative (GHI), in collaboration with the Child Mind Institute.