About the project

"Swipe Up for Reality" aims to raise awareness among young people in 5 European communities (Spain, Greece, Italy, Poland and Romania) about the importance of mental health care and to promote the benefits of offline activities (such as sports, hiking, meditation, board games etc.), in order to prevent excessive and negligent use of social media and its consequences on the mental well-being of young people.

Activities

Debates, role-playing, outdoor events, and more, aimed at addressing the challenges posed by excessive social media use and promoting offline engagements like sports and meditation.

Participant Profile

• Young people aged between 18 and 30 years old

• Residents of the country they represent

• High school or college graduates

• Basic knowledge of the English language

• Young people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, stress, low self-esteem etc.

• Young people interested in the topic of the project, who wish to be proactive in using social media wisely

• Personal needs: the need to communicate and spend time with others, the need to build healthy relationships and share their vulnerable experiences with others, the need to cope with stress, overcome anxiety, and the feeling of insecurity caused by excessive use of social media, the need to contribute to the development of their community.