The new situation with COVID 19 was a big shock for EU citizens, the youngest were also affected by this situation. Passivity, isolation and limited opportunities for sports and sports activity were drastic changes that affected habits and contributed to increased stress and depression. The results of COVID-19 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (13.05.2020, United Nations COVID-19 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY) show alarming data and statistics. The state of mental health, disorders and depression among European citizens is on the rise and the numbers are alarming for young people as well.
According to the results:
- Depression has affected over 264 million people worldwide
- More than 1-5 people live in conditions affected by conflict or have a severe mental health condition
- About half of the respondents had mental health problems from the age of 14
- In low- and middle-income countries between 76% and 85% of people with mental health conditions do not receive treatment for their condition, despite evidence that interventions can be effective
- Globally there are less than 1 mental health professional for every 10,000 people
Through 8 daily activities, young people through non-formal learning will improve their competencies in the process of protecting mental health through the use of sports and sports activity in the process of a pandemic. Through this youth exchange, national practices for the protection of mental health through sports during an epidemic will be promoted. In the process, yoga will be used as a mechanism for protecting the mental health of young people during self-isolation and protecting their mental state and physical emotionality.