For prevention of psychosocial distress we mean the goal “of reducing the incidence, prevalence, relapse of mental disorders, time spent with symptoms or risk factors for a mental illness, preventing or delaying relapses and decreasing the impact of the illness, in the person , in their families and in society" (World Health Organization).
For prevention activities to have an effect on adolescent behavior, it is advisable to intervene as early as possible before risky behaviors are experienced and consolidated.
Adolescence is a delicate and complex period in which family conflicts, peer interactions, internet addiction or from substances, performance pressure can contribute to development of mental health disorders. The pandemic has also had a strong impact on the psychosocial well-being of adolescents which, forced into isolation, has increased depression, anxiety, loneliness And suicide attempts.
The Di Liegro Foundation intends to promote the mental health of young people and strengthen emotional and social skills in adolescence, encouraging creation of laboratory spaces, Of training And the network with schools. To achieve these goals, collaborate networking with institutions and public bodies., also through the drafting of community educational pacts with schools.
The Foundation proposes these interventions:
