Practical activities for young people on the topics of depression and overweight

At the youth center “Mazgas” practical activities took place in the months of January – February – research aimed at the prevention of depression, suicides and self-harm “Mazgo mazgas”. When the young people came to the center, they tied a ribbon of the chosen color to the braided rope. Red color – I feel very good, yellow – good, blue – bad, purple – very bad. After entwining the rope – the decoration that decorated the youth center Mazgas, a…

Activities for youth at the youth center Mazgas

In January, young people gathered at the Youth Center Mazgas to discuss the questions of Mindfight. Being together made it possible to choose a way of communication without psychoactive substances, to learn more about their harm and the consequences of their use. In January, the youth center also held an art therapy session called “Know Your Emotions”. The event is dedicated to the prevention of depression, suicide and self-harm. Young people used watercolor casting and monotype techniques. This method allowed…

Seminars for JPSPP cooperating institutions

In the municipalities of Kaisiadorys, Rokiskis and Panevėzys districts seminars are held in order to involve the institutions of different sectors working with youth in the municipality in the solution of youth problems (related to 8 algorithms). Seminars are held on the following topics: strengthening the mental health of youth, prevention of mental disorders, including addiction diseases; youth safety and injury prevention; young people’s attitude towards prevention of addictions and ongoing preventive activities; the importance of information in the prevention…

Practical seminars for JPSPP institutions working with youth

In the municipalities of Kaisiadorys, Rokiskis and Panevezys districts practical seminars are held in order to familiarize the coordinators employed in the project and the representatives of the collaborating institutions with the problem area (related to 8 Algorithms) and to develop problem-solving skills, to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation. Seminars are held on the following topics: the most relevant youth health problems; case management and interdepartmental cooperation, contact technique, active listening, counseling and communication with youth, motivation for change; prevention and promotion…

The activity aimed at preventing eating disorders

In December, youth at the youth center “Mazgas” created their own recipe for deep-fried turnover with a filling: healthy with stewed vegetables, baked in the oven, with mushrooms, and regular with meat filling. While cooking together, they talked and discussed the causes and consequences of eating disorders.

Training of the project “Healthy and Smart Youth” in Rokiskis

In November training of the project “Healthy and Smart Youth” took place in Rokiskis. The training for health disorders related to overweight and obesity intended for youth was led by lecturer Artiomas Sabajevas. On November 14-15, training took place at the Romuva division of the Rokiskis Gymnasium (Taikos str. 17), two groups of 9th grade students participated in the training. At the same time training was also held at Rokiskis Juozas Tubelis Progymnasium (P. Sirvio str. 2), one group of…

Training of the project “Healthy and Smart Youth” in Kaisiadorys

On October 24-25 and November 8 the training of the project “Healthy and Smart Youth” took place in Kaisiadorys. The training for health disorders related to overweight and obesity intended for youth was led by lecturer Artiomas Sabajevas. The training took place at Mazgas Youth Center (Gedimino str. 55, Kaisiadorys) and Algirdas Brazauskas Gymnasium Library (Gedimino str. 65, Kaisiadorys). The training received a lot of positive feedback from the students who participated in it. Youth listened attentively, asked questions, got…