Fostering children’s mental and physical health Mental and physical health of children is a global concern The World Health Organization states, "Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders"; mental health is fundamental to health and overall well-being because "without mental health there is no health" (World Health Organization, 2018). Mental health has a complex relationship with physical health and the ability to meet and succeed in everyday challenges in school, work, and society. Both physical and mental health affect how we think, feel, and act.
Consequences of lack of mental and physical health According to the World Health Organization, up to 50% of mental disorders in adulthood have their onset in adolescence and up to 20% of children and adolescents suffer from mental disorders (World Health Organization, 2018).
Our Solution: Safeland - fostering children’s mental and physical health The multi-channel program Safeland aims to promote children's mental health through playful methods and directly accessible programs, usable in both individual use as well as through school systems and health ministries within the public sector for children six to ten years old. The program will consist of :
Mobile App A gami ed learning program, including the whole content and learning objectives, described on the next page.
Website Extension of the app, presenting additional learning tools, practical tipps, podcasts and exercises for parents, teachers and other people working with children.
Train-the-Trainer Remote and in-person training courses for adults with the tool box “Safeland”, including 3D teaching materials applicable in classes and groups of children.
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