In this intensive online training you will gain the basic necessary knowledge to become a youth advisor by using non-formal education, self-learning and digital research methods. The aim of this training is to provide you with as much information on the topic of health in general, digital health and health literacy, mental health, well-being, prevention and counseling as possible through an online platform and thus build your capacity to help the mental health help-seekers and participate in preventive and (mental) health related youth activities in your local community.



  • Chapter 1.1. Health 101 (health basics, levels of prevention, where does counseling come into play) - 120 min

  • Chapter 1.2. Youth and mental health 1 (basics, statistics) - 45 min

  • Chapter 1.3. Youth and mental health 2 (groups of mental health diseases and hardships) - 30 min

  • QUIZ: Module 1



  • Way forward: Counseling - What happens after this training

  • Risk management and creative thinking

  • Social interactions and helping others

  • Self-care

  • Summary