RESOURCES
Here you will find all materials we are going to develop in this project and you can download them for free.
POLICY PAPER
With this policy paper, the consortium of the AHEAD in VET project would like to present its point of view on mental health issues of learners in VET and provide recommendations to support teachers and trainers in dealing with mental health issues of learners.
Appendix - Detailed Results of the pan-European survey
In the appendix you will find the results of the pan-European survey in detailed form (in English only).
POLICY PAPER
Our podcast “Ahead in Mental Health: Navigating mental health in vocational education” focuses on how teachers deal with the mental health challenges of their students. Especially in the day-to-day life of vocational schools, teachers are increasingly confronted with their students' stress, anxiety and other mental health issues – a task that is not always easy.
In each episode, we talk to experts in psychology, pedagogy and vocational training about strategies and approaches that teachers can use to respond to these challenges. Personal stories and practical insights await you.
Our podcast offers valuable tips for making everyday school life healthier and more balanced for teachers and students. After all, mental health is the key to a successful learning and working environment – for everyone involved.
The podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube – give it a listen and pick up some practical tips!
SPOTIFY: www.open.spotify.com/show/6weazfllq0PKC1HOCSzftj
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@AHEADinMentalHealthNavigatingM
MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
The “Mental Health in Education” conference, hosted by Innovela and Erasmushogeschool Brussel as part of the AHEADinVET project, was a great success. Held at the Erasmushogeschool Brussel – Campus Kanal, it brought together educators and professionals to address mental health challenges in vocational education and training.
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After opening remarks by Jimmy Koppen and Athina Katsanou, Stefanie Gugganig (bit schulungscenter GmbH) presented the AHEADinVET project as well as its key outcomes. The day continued with insightful talks on student wellbeing, resilience, and the role of educators in supporting mental health—featuring speakers such as Aleksandra Stevanović (University of Rijeka), Johan De Wilde (Odisee), Nele Van Hoyweghen (Flemish Student Association), and Stefan Grielens (Vrij CLB Network).
Highlights included sessions on crisis intervention by Robbe Vanmulder and a closing panel discussion with De Wilde, Grielens, and Van Hoyweghen. Attendees also engaged in valuable networking, sharing experiences and best practices for supporting student mental health.
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​Watch the conference again on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOHgHNALkAI