Duration

February 20-21, 2024

Partnership

SBASHK, the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), the Ministry of Health (MoH), the Parliamentary Committee on Education, the Union of Independent Trade Unions of Kosovo (BSPK), the European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE), Slovenia Education Union (SVIZ), the Education
Unions of Albania (SPASH and FSASH), Union of Education, Science, and Culture North Macedonia (SONK), the Association of Municipalities, the Municipal Directorate of Education (MDE), the Council of Parents (KP), the Council of Youth (KYC), the Chamber of Doctors the Chamber of Nurses, the Department of the Psychology/University of Pristina (DP), Kosovo Education Center (KEC), the EdGuard Institute, the Association of
Independent Journalists (AGK) etc.

Reason it was developed

1. Identify strategies for effectively implementing a full continuum of integrated school mental health approaches to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success and teachers' well-being and performance.
2. Examine school mental health practices grounded in evidence and supported by research for effective implementation.
3. Outline actionable steps to establish meaningful partnerships with SBASHK, engage key stakeholders, collaborate with youth, and involve families in addressing school mental health.

Activities

Panel Discussion 1: Current situation of mental health in schools in Kosovo Cultural Sensitivity in Mental Health Education
Panel Discussion 2: The role of various stakeholders in support of mental health care in schools
Parallel Sessions:
Examining the difficulties that, teachers face over
Mental Health
Adolescent/Youth Mental Health Situation
Keynote Address:
The role of trade unions in protecting educators' rights, ensuring the well-being of educators and students, and promoting quality education.
Youth Voice – Youth Representatives as Champions for Mental Health in Schools and Community
Breakout session:
Teacher Preparation and Support
Collaboration with Parents and Caregivers
Plenary session:
Creating a Safe and Inclusive School Environment
Integration of Mental Health in the School Curriculum
Access to Mental Health Care Resources
Breakout session:
Working with SBASHK, teachers, young people, psychologists, parents, and the community.
Mental health promotion through advocating efforts aimed at the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health.

Results

Identify of the situation of mental health in schools in Kosovo
Working with SBASHK, teachers, young people, psychologists, parents, and the community.
Mental health promotion through advocating efforts aimed at the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health.

Funding

The trade union of education, science and cultural of Kosovo and Solidarity Center of America in Tirane