World Health Organization (WHO). Mental health: Strengthening our response. https://www.who.int

Mental Health: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/in-depth/mental-health/art-20046477?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Youth Workers in Mental Health Care: Role, Mental Health Literacy Development, and Framing Future Research – https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347116281_Youth_Workers_in_Mental_Health_Care_Role_Mental_Health_Literacy_Development_and_Framing_Future_Research

YIMinds – https://www.eryica.org/publications/yiminds-guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Ending the Silence: How to Talk About Mental Health.https://www.nami.org

Time to Change (UK campaign to end mental health stigma). Tips on Tackling Stigma in Youth Work. https://www.time-to-change.org.uk

Mental Health Literacy and Wellness Education: https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/framework/universal-practices/literacy?utm_source=chatgpt.com

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Warning Signs & Symptoms of Mental Disorders.https://www.nimh.nih.gov

UNICEF. Supporting Adolescents’ Mental Health: A Guide for Adults. https://www.unicef.org

​​Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Adam Alter

The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains – Nicholas Carr

“The Dark Side of Social Media: Psychological Effects of Overuse” – American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association (APA) – Research on stress, anxiety, and behavioral signs in young people.

World Health Organization (WHO) – Guidelines on youth mental health and stress indicators.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Principles – Used in identifying and managing stress-related behaviors.

Experiential Learning Theory (Kolb, 1984) – Supports hands-on learning for stress management.

Non-Formal Education Methods (Council of Europe & SALTO-YOUTH) – Engaging young people in self-reflection and active learning.

UNICEF & UNESCO Youth Well-being Frameworks – Resources on emotional and social development in young people.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (Kabat-Zinn, 1990) – Mindfulness techniques for youth.

Trauma-Informed Youth Work Principles – Recognizing stress triggers and responding with care.

Harvard University Center on the Developing Child – Research on how stress affects adolescent brain development.

European Commission’s Youth Strategy (2019-2027) – Mental well-being as a priority in youth engagement.

Positive Youth Development (PYD) Framework – Strategies for helping young people build resilience.