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- Wed Aug 06, 2025 12:44 am
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 937957
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
Let’s not forget the economic pressure. Some teens feel they need to build a personal brand to get ahead in life. Whether it’s becoming a micro-influencer, building a YouTube channel, or gaining clout—it’s work. And it comes with emotional labor, self-monitoring, and constant performance. We must re...
- Tue Aug 05, 2025 12:07 am
- Forum: Western Balkan Youth Migration - Causes and Effects
- Topic: Western Balkan Youth Migration
- Replies: 215
- Views: 5727802
Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration
We also have to rethink the narratives in school textbooks. Too often, youth grow up learning a sanitized or overly nationalistic version of history. We need critical, inclusive, and honest education that prepares young people for global citizenship while grounding them in democratic values.
- Mon Aug 04, 2025 11:56 pm
- Forum: Western Balkan Youth Migration - Causes and Effects
- Topic: Western Balkan Youth Migration
- Replies: 215
- Views: 5727802
Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration
It’s also worth mentioning that some migration is circular. Youth leave to study, gain experience, and return with knowledge. We should be doing everything we can to support these pathways—through reintegration programs, grants for startups by returnees, and recognition of foreign credentials. Not a...
- Mon Aug 04, 2025 11:54 pm
- Forum: Western Balkan Youth Migration - Causes and Effects
- Topic: Western Balkan Youth Migration
- Replies: 215
- Views: 5727802
Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration
We should also encourage youth-to-youth diplomacy across the region. Programs that connect young people from different Balkan countries can break stereotypes, foster friendships, and build regional solidarity. When young leaders collaborate, they realize they share the same struggles and can co-crea...
