Project YES

Youth for Emotional Support is an free internship initiative that focuses on helping youth develop skills that enable them to:

Manage their mental and emotional state effectively
Provide emotional first aid to friends and family
Become a mental health influencer/ambassador

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The Problem

Youth and Mental health

Most youth today experience more stress than they are equipped to handle. There is increased pressure due to studies, relationships, work, and now social media

There is a lack of mental health awareness and understanding among the youth regarding mental health and emotional support for self and others.

College education ignores one of the most important skills that are required not just for success but for living an overall happier, healthier and fulfilling lives

The Solution

Project Yes

Empowering Youth as the makers of change for today and tomorrow!

Emotional Skills Training

Creating a chain of trained individuals who can foster mental, behavioural and emotional wellbeing for themselves and for others in the times of emotional turmoil.

Mental Health Ambassadors Progam

Helping individuals develop the skills to become a mental health influencer and responsibly create awareness about mental health and well-beings along with benefits of seeking timely help when required.

Mental Health Ambassadors Program includes

Become a mental health influencer

Develop public speaking skills and experience
Conduct online mental and emotional health support groups
Create a safe space and Host Talk it Out sessions
Host live sessions on social media platforms
Create persuasive engaging content
Learn to do collaborative work with your fellow participants

Additional Benefits

An addendum to your resume for University applications
Learn to prepare a resume that highlights your social contributions
Enhance mental and emotional well-being
- Access exclusive group sessions by experts
- Access to Free therapy sessions

Emotional Skills Training includes

First aid mental and emotional health care for self

Specialized, structured training program to help youth develop advanced practical skills for understanding and expressing their emotions constructively and managing their thoughts and emotions effectively

First aid mental and emotional health care for friends and family

Helping youth learn how to recognize the signs that someone around them is experiencing an emotional challenge, what are the do’s and dont’s when they notice these signs along with the steps they can take to guide the concerned person to seek help from a professional

Additional Details

What is the duration of the Program?

6-month online internship including:
- 1-month training (every Monday to Friday 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm)
- 5 months of practical experience in creating a positive shift in the lives of people

Do we get internship certificate at the end of the program?

On the completion of the program, you would receive an internship certificate mentioning the activities you have done as a Mental Health Ambassador during the period of the internship.

Who can join this program?

School students from class X onwards
Undergraduate students
Post-graduate students
Mental health practitioners

What is the process to enroll?

Click the apply now button below
Fill out the google form
Join the WhatsApp group (link on the google form)
Attend internship orientation
Interview with our team
If selected, join the training
Conduct mental health awareness activities and submit report