Presentations and recording - EUHPP Live Webinar: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Children and Youth in Emergencies (4 March 2026)

This #EUHPP Live Webinar has been co-organised with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on 4 March, from 10.00 to 11.30 CET.

The session connected practical experiences from across Europe showing how culturally inclusive, youth-driven and person-centred approaches to mental health contribute to sustainable health systems. The discussion underlined how investing in the mental health of children and young people represents an investment in Europe's future, reducing inequities, strengthening social trust and fostering healthier communities across generations.

Drawing on experiences from the EU4Health-funded project "Provision of quality and timely psychological first aid to people affected by the Ukraine crisis in impacted countries," led by the IFRC and implemented across 28 countries, the session highlighted practical examples of local and community-based actions tailored to the needs of children and young people. These examples include the work of trained professionals and volunteers supporting children, adolescents, their caregivers and featured the voices of the community members themselves to illustrate how locally adapted approaches can effectively address mental health needs.

• Watch the recording until 14 March using the password @HPP_webinar2026
• Presentations are available in the Agora network of the EU Health Policy Platform (accessible to members only). 
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