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The number of organizations involved in YEAH! consortium
(11 universities, 2 research institutes, 2 university hospitals, 1 association)
The number of countries involved in YEAH! consortium
(France, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom)
The number of researchers involved in the YEAH! project across the 12 work packages.
The total number of children and adolescents to be recruited for the Randomised Controlled Trial across all implementation sites.
The EU funding to carry out YEAH! project
What is the YEAH! Project?
YEAH! stands for Youth hEAlth in a Holistic perspective. This European initiative addresses key challenges in youth health, including the alarming rise in obesity and mental health issues among children and adolescents. The project provides innovative, evidence-based solutions to improve health outcomes.
What is the main mission of the YEAH! Project?
The YEAH! project aims to promote healthier lifestyles and well-being among children and adolescents across Europe. It focuses on building supportive social environments involving parents, teachers, peers, educators, and healthcare professionals. By addressing health inequalities, the project strives to create long-term, sustainable impacts on youth health.
Who initiated the YEAH! Project?
The project is coordinated by University Grenoble Alpes. It is supported by a multidisciplinary consortium of 16 partners from 10 countries, combining expertise in public health, psychology, education, and digital innovation.
Who is the YEAH! Project intended for?
The project is designed for children and adolescents, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds. It also engages parents, teachers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, equipping them with tools and resources to support youth health and well-being.
What concrete actions does the YEAH! Project undertake?
Key initiatives of the YEAH! Project include:
- Training workshops for parents, teachers, educators, healthcare professionals, and peers.
- Development of interactive, digital tools to support healthy behavior change.
- Awareness campaigns to promote health literacy and community engagement.
- Implementation of co-creation processes in seven European countries, tailoring interventions to local needs.
Where is the YEAH! Project based, and in which geographic areas is it active?
The YEAH! Project is hosted at the University Grenoble Alpes and is active in 10 European countries, with co-creation laboratories operating in seven locations to ensure interventions are contextually relevant.
How is the YEAH! Project funded?
The project is a Research and Innovation Action (R&I Action) funded by the European Commission under the Staying Healthy 2024 Call. This funding is part of the Horizon Europe framework programme, focusing on global challenges and European industrial competitiveness within the Health Cluster of Pillar 2.
What measurable results or impacts has the YEAH! Project achieved so far?
The YEAH! Project is one of only three projects funded out of 129 proposals submitted to the Staying Healthy 2024 Call.
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