World Mental Health Day 2025 — Mental Health for Adolescents in a World of Crisis
In a world where uncertainty seems to have become a constant companion - from global crises to personal struggles, mental health has never been more important. This year, World Mental Health Day (10 October 2025) calls on all of us to ensure “Access to services: Mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.” For young people growing up amid change, conflict, and rapid shifts in the world around them, the emotional impact can be just as deep as the physical one. They are inheriting a world that often feels fragile — and yet they carry within them extraordinary resilience, creativity, and empathy.
Janevski
10/10/20252 min read
Why InnerWorlds Project Focus on Adolescents?
Adolescence is a time of intense growth: minds are developing, identities are forming, and the world is being interpreted in new ways. In moments of crisis — whether global or deeply personal — these experiences shape how young people see themselves and others for years to come.
Yet, despite this, many adolescents still lack access to mental health support that is understandable, relatable, and culturally safe. Stigma, limited resources, and lack of education often prevent young people from seeking help when they most need it.
As Innerworlds consortium, we believe that mental health literacy — knowing how to understand and care for your mind — is a fundamental skill for life. Our work helps adolescents explore mental health concepts in ways that are accessible, creative, and empowering.
Talking About Mental Health Openly
To mark World Mental Health Day and Erasmus Days 2025, Innerworlds has launched a new series of short videos created by and for young people.
Each video introduces a key mental health concept — from understanding emotions and stress, to building resilience and empathy — using language that speaks to real adolescent experiences.
The series aims to open up honest conversations among peers, families, and educators. It reminds us that mental health is not only about illness, but about well-being, connection, and hope.
Access, Support, and Belonging
The global theme this year reminds us that mental health is essential even — and especially — in times of crisis. Access to services means more than availability; it means feeling seen, heard, and supported.
When young people understand how their minds work, they are better equipped to reach out for help, to support each other, and to take part in shaping systems that care for everyone’s mental well-being.
Explore the Digital Handbook
To support this journey, we invite educators, youth workers, and young readers to explore our Digital Handbook on Mental Health Concepts for Adolescents, available online for free:
innerworlds.eu/digital-handbook
It offers a clear, accessible introduction to key ideas about mental health — written for and with young people — helping them navigate emotions, relationships, and challenges with understanding and confidence.
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