Overview

• The 'MindOut' program, developed in Ireland, will be introduced in North Rhine-Westphalia to help students manage stress and build emotional resilience.
• Initially targeting 80 schools in the Ruhr region, Düsseldorf, and Cologne, the program will later expand to 120 additional schools across the state.
• The initiative focuses on teaching self-awareness, social skills, and responsible decision-making through 13 weekly sessions led by trained educators.
• Studies show a decline in life satisfaction among teenagers around age 15, highlighting the need for strategies to address mental health and well-being.
• The program is supported by the TU Dortmund and funded with €250,000 from Westlotto, emphasizing the importance of early intervention in preventing long-term mental health issues.