The “Our Minds, Our Future” Festival was the final event of the project, held at Café Ateneo in Lugo with the enthusiastic participation of young people and the dedicated support of the Lar de Artemis team.
Across both days, more than 60 participants joined, including students, teachers, association members, therapists, psychologists, social workers, and community members.
Across both days, more than 60 attendees joined the two days, including students, teachers, association members, therapists, psychologists, social workers, and community members.
The festival featured a wide range of dynamic activities. Participants engaged in open conversations about what mental health means to them, whether it should be recognized as a fundamental right, and what kind of mental health support is truly needed in schools and communities. These discussions created a space for sharing experiences and ideas, identifying challenges, and proposing meaningful changes in an open and respectful environment.
One of the most impactful moments was an art therapy session centered on resilience. In this practical workshop, participants explored ways to cope with potential difficult life events and strengthen their emotional inner resources—offering young people practical tools to face mental health struggles.
Another reflective activity, inspired by Jungian art therapy, invited everyone to explore their inner “self” and confront the hidden parts of themselves—often called the “shadow”—through creative expression and guided self-discovery.
The festival also included a forest bathing walk, offering time to relax and reconnect with nature. During the walk, participants reflected on mental health challenges, shared self-help techniques, and practiced calming breathing exercises surrounded by nature’s peace.
To close the event, the Erasmus+ programme was presented, followed by a discussion on the project’s Action Plan and the future steps to keep supporting mental health among youth.