OUR PROJECT
ART AND CONNECTION FOR THE PREVENTION OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
The “Art for the Prevention of Mental Health Problems” (MPAS) project, through the use of the “Art of Connection” approach, promotes the use of artistic practices—such as music, movement, theatre, writing, and visual arts—as tools for preventing mental health issues among vulnerable young adults (18–30) in Europe. Led by a multidisciplinary consortium from Spain, Greece, Italy, and Bulgaria, the project develops a transnational toolkit and delivers artist training and inclusive workshops that foster emotional expression, community connection, and psychological resilience, particularly targeting youth facing socioeconomic, cultural, or health-related challenges.
EXPECTED RESULTS
What We Aim to Achieve: Expected Results of the MPAS Project
As the MPAS project begins, we are excited to share our planned results and ambitions. Over the course of the project, we will develop a practical toolkit for artists and facilitators, deliver training to support art-based mental health prevention, and organize creative workshops with vulnerable young people across Europe. This section outlines the key outcomes we are working toward and the impact we aim to create.
Toolkit
Toolkit with art-based
tools and methods
that will facilitate the
prevention of mental
health issues.
Trainings
Traininigs aiming to develop the skills of the artists to organise art-based workshops for the prevention of mental health
Workshops
Workshops aiming to reduce the risk for mental health diseases for young adults through an art-based experience of “reconnection”
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Explore Our
Project Highlights
Explore moments from our project activities! Through these images, you’ll get a glimpse of how young people, artists, and communities come together to use art as a powerful tool for connection, expression, and mental well-being.
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How we work
Project Activities
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Development of theToolkit
This activity focuses on creating a practical toolkit to support artists and facilitators in using art as a method for mental health prevention among vulnerable young people.
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Training of Artists and Professionals
This activity focuses on equipping artists with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to implement art-based workshops that support mental health prevention for vulnerable young adults.
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Mental Health Prevention Workshops for Young Vulnerable People
This activity focuses on implementing creative workshops with vulnerable young adults, putting into practice the methods and tools developed in the previous stages of the project.
latest news
Stay Updated with MPAS
Welcome to the News section of the MPAS project! Here you’ll find the latest updates, announcements, and highlights from our journey as we use art to promote mental well-being among young people. From training sessions and workshops to partner meetings and community events, this space will keep you informed about our progress, achievements, and upcoming activities across Europe. Stay connected and follow our story as it unfolds!
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MPAS Newsletter #1 Is Out!
We are thrilled to announce the release of the first newsletter for Mental Prevention through Artistic Skills (MPAS)—a Creative Europe project…
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First Meeting in Barcelona
On January 30–31, 2025, the MPAS (Mental Prevention through Artistic Skills) project officially began with its first transnational partner meeting in…
Meet Our Team
Our European Partnership: United for Youth Mental Health Through Art
The MPAS project brings together a diverse team of organizations from across Europe, each with unique expertise in art, mental health, and youth empowerment. Get to know the partners who are shaping this initiative and working together to promote mental well-being through creative expression.
Proyecto Nagual is a non-profit organization of artists, facilitators, and therapists using art as a tool for youth participation, personal development, and community resilience through holistic, interdisciplinary methods.
Hope Art is a non-profit organization that promotes social inclusion and mental empowerment through artistic and psychosocial programs for vulnerable groups in hospitals, care centers, and educational settings.
Omphalos is a musical cultural association dedicated to promoting ethnic and popular music traditions from the Mediterranean and beyond, using music as a tool for education, personal growth, and cultural exchange.
The Association of Psychologists in Bulgaria (APB) is a non-profit organization supporting individuals of all ages through psychological counseling, training, and projects focused on social inclusion, mental health, and the integration of marginalized groups.
Contact Us
Have Questions? Get in Touch!
Proyecto Nagual
Project Coordinator
proyectonagual@gmail.com