Welcome to the NYP event!

The main event of the project Nordic Youth Perspective on Mental Wellbeing (NYP) is a dialogue conference that takes place in Stockholm on 6-7th November 2024. We are currently sending out delegate invitations and building the programme. This page will continously be updated and we encourage delegates to regularly check back for new information.

Nordic Youth Perspective on Mental Wellbeing
What can our delegates expect?

We are excited about this conference, where we gather knowledge and expertise on mental wellbeing in the Nordic region. We will discuss joint problems and solutions and we expect active participation by all. We promise our delegates will get:

  • Insight into what kind of actions youth-led civil society organisations in the Nordic region would like to see to improve mental wellbeing.
  • Dialogues with youth-led civil society organisations and other professionals on how to improve mental wellbeing.
  • Knowledge sharing with Nordic actors who work with issues concerning the wellbeing of youth.
  • Learning about and testing methods on how to conduct dialogues with youth-led civil society organisations.
  • Collaboration on a proposal to NORDBUK, suggesting actions for improved participation and wellbeing of youth in the Nordic region.
The conference themes: What will we talk about?

The thematic focus of the programme is built from dialogues held with youth-led organisations and public officials in the Nordic region. These dialogues (preparatory workshops) have already been completed. 

Five themes have been identified for the conference and the working group discussions will center around these issues. Working group details are yet to be finalised. Please note that small adjustments might still occur to the themes:

  1. Participation as a factor promoting wellbeing.
  2. Safe childhood environments to support mental wellbeing.
  3. Meaningful leisure activities promoting mental wellbeing.
  4. An education system promoting mental wellbeing.
  5. Accessible, equitable and proactive support and care.

Programme

Wednesday 6th of November

10.00-12.00     Representatives of Nordic young civil society meet.
12.00-13.30     Lunch
13.30-14.00     Conference check-in.
14.00- 15.20    Introduction to the conference - with lectures and dialogues.
15.20-15.50     Coffee break
15.50-17.30     Continuation of lectures and dialogues.
17.30-19.00     Break
19.00                Dinner

Thursday 7th of November

09.00-09.45     Introduction to the day ahead.
09.45-10.30     Working in smaller groups.
10.30-10.50     Coffee break
10.50-12.00     Working in smaller groups.
12.00-13.00     Lunch
13.00-14.30     Working in smaller groups.
14.30-15.00     Closing the conference.
15.00                Coffee - departing delegates can pick up a snack to go.

Registered delegates will also receive an invitation to participate in a preparatory meeting on the 21st of October at 13.30-14.15 Swedish time. This meeting takes place digitally over Zoom and it is aimed at helping delegates prepare for the discussions.

After the conference

On the 26th of November, a live broadcast from Stockholm will summarise the conclusions of the NYP project. This is a public event, open to everyone with an interest in the topic: How Can the Nordic Region Address Mental Wellbeing of Youth?