Workshop in Romania on Mental Health Conversations

In Cluj-Napoca, the Association for Cultural Relations brought together youth and facilitators for a session on breaking stigma and initiating mental health dialogues.

Talking About the Hard Stuff Participants explored cultural influences on mental health and practiced tools to support emotional openness in diverse communities. Workshop Goals

• Break down mental health stigma in youth environments.
• Equip youth workers with empathy-based listening techniques.
• Create space for intergenerational dialogue on mental health.

Key Activities

• “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” collage wall.
• Role-plays of support conversations.
• Community Voices Panel – Youth and adults shared mental health experiences.

Participant Reflections

“We don’t need to be experts—we need to care and listen.”

Outputs and Legacy A podcast series titled “Mind Talks” will launch featuring workshop reflections and guest interviews.