Influencers: key figures in today’s digital landscape, are everywhere online, capturing attention and shaping opinions. While influential figures have always existed, with the advent of social media in the early 2000s, this phenomenon has reached an unprecedented scale. But how much does what they show… Read More »The Digital Mirror: How Influencers Shape Self-Perception
On March 23rd, Sonríe a Europa organized a dissemination event aimed at sharing the key outcomes and opportunities of our Erasmus+ project. The event began with a series of energizers designed to create a welcoming and interactive environment, encouraging participant engagement. Following this, we conducted… Read More »Dissemination event by Sonrie a Europa (Spain) – 23th march 2025
The digital landscape has provided fertile ground for various subcultures and ideologies to flourish, one of the most concerning of which is the Incel movement. Short for “involuntary celibates,” Incels are members of an online subculture who express extreme dissatisfaction over their inability to establish… Read More »The Rise of the Incel Movement on Social Media: Understanding the Impact and Implementing Effective Countermeasures
The World Health Organization (WHO)’s “Teens, screens and mental health” study reveals a troubling increase in problematic social media use among European adolescents. Specifically, data shows 11% exhibited signs in 2022, up from 7% in 2018, indicating a worrying trend. Social media addiction is characterized… Read More »11% AND RISING: THE GROWING PROBLEM OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION
Social media’s surge has birthed the “hater” phenomenon: people who insult those sharing online. But why is there so much hate? On social media, everyone shows only the good parts of their lives, and it looks like everyone’s happy, which makes people who are struggling… Read More »The New Keyboard Warriors: Understanding the Rise of Online Haters
Today, we live a double life: one foot in the offline world, the other in the online one. These intertwined worlds have created a new reality, reshaping everything from communication to consumption. This fusion has also redefined privacy, blurring the once distinct lines between public… Read More »Sharing too much: What Does Privacy Mean Today?
The Erasmus+ project “Mindful Youth” was disseminated through two impactful events. First, during Erasmus Days, secondary school students participated in interactive activities designed to raise awareness about mental health and mindfulness. These activities highlighted the challenges young people face in the digital era and provided… Read More »DISSEMINATION WORKSHOPS organized by EDU4YOU SLOVAKIA in occasion of the Erasmus Days in October 2024
Cyberbullying, a modern form of bullying amplified by social media, is a serious threat to young people. Unlike traditional bullying, which often isolates victims within a group, cyberbullying follows them everywhere, even into their homes.Bullies can hide behind anonymity, and harmful content can be shared… Read More »The evolving face of bullying in digital era
In our digital era, achieving mental wellbeing is more accessible than ever. Digital mindfulness offers a variety of tools, including apps and wearable devices, to promote relaxation and calm. Guided meditations, readily available on many platforms, can reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance focus. Here… Read More »Digital Mindfulness: Your Guide to Find Your Inner Peace Online
From May 6 to 11,2024 a team of youth workers from Estonia visited the wonderful city of Soverato in southern Italy. Invited and in cooperation with the organization Associazione Jump in, within the framework of the “MINDFUL YOUTH PROJECT” and with the financial support of… Read More »Dissemination activities by WILDSTREAM (Estonia) empowering youth: european partnership for Mental Well-Being