We bring science-based mental health prevention directly to where young people learn and meet – in schools, clubs and institutions.
Our mission is clear: mental strength for big dreams. To get there, we bring science-based prevention directly to where kids and teenagers are — in schools, youth centers, and digital formats.
By combining science-based psychological foundations with easy-to-understand, entertaining formats and the emotional power of role models, we make mental strength an accessible and non-stigmatized part of everyday life.
We don't just provide information; we create impact through a unique methodology:
We develop evidence-based modules with leading experts to ensure clinical relevance.
We utilize the massive reach of prominent figures to create emotional identification and break down barriers.
We translate complex theory into interactive modules that make mental health tangible.
We deliver our programs directly to where the next generation lives and learns.
Pilot Module · Self-Doubt — Break Out
In the first school pilot of our Self-Doubt module, we systematically captured both acceptance and change. The result: a format that doesn't just reach young people — it moves them.
Net Promoter Score
81Across industries, anything above 50 already counts as excellent. In our pilot, not a single participant rated the module negatively — a rare result for a Gen Z audience.
Our 3-R Score
Recognize, Reframe, Release. Agreement rates ("strongly/somewhat agree") prove that impact isn't a gut feeling — it's measurable.
Students notice more quickly when they're stressed or putting too much pressure on themselves.
Every participant now understands where self-doubt comes from — and that it's completely normal.
Every single student walked away with concrete tools to actively regulate pressure in daily life.
How we measure impact
With our questionnaire set we survey students before the module and again some weeks later. Alongside figures such as the number of schools reached and the NPS, we measure:
Better understanding and recognising self-doubt, and knowing helpful strategies.
Taking action despite self-doubt and letting it hold you back less.
Applying what was learned in everyday life and finding it helpful.
Keeping knowledge and confidence to act several weeks after the module.
Voices from the pilot
Normalization
„Now I understand it's completely normal.“
Empowerment
„Stop doubting myself — and start seeing the good more often.“
Agency
„I'll just start — no matter what others think.“
Authentic Role Models
Role models who've been through pressure, doubt, and comeback themselves. They make scientific concepts tangible — because they've lived them.
Every NextGen module takes 90 minutes and is built around one focus topic. The first topic is already running in schools; further topics are being developed with experts. Structure and content stay the same for all age groups – language and examples are adapted.
Self-doubt is the biggest barrier for Gen Z. In this module, we break the stigma by showing that even the world's most successful people face inner critics.
Focus
Recognizing negative thought patterns and neutralizing the pressure to be perfect.
Goal
Empowering students to stop comparing their "inside" with others' "outside" — and start trusting their own potential.
In a world of social media filters and digital personas, finding one's true self is harder than ever. This module helps teenagers navigate the gap between their online image and their authentic self.
Focus
Building intrinsic self-worth and defining personal values independent of likes and views.
Goal
Helping young people reach beyond the "fingertips of expectation" to discover who they truly are.
Fear of failure and anxiety about the future are at an all-time high. We teach students that fear isn't a stop sign, but a signal they can learn to manage.
Focus
Understanding the body's stress response (Polyvagal Theory) and learning practical tools to regulate anxiety in real-time.
Goal
Moving from being "paralyzed by pressure" to "resilient under stress."
True motivation isn't about a short-term hype — it's about discipline and purpose. This module focuses on what happens when the spotlight is off and the hard work begins.
Focus
Developing intrinsic drive and "staying power" — even when things get difficult or boring.
Goal
Shifting from seeking external validation to finding internal purpose and long-term grit.
For partners
Companies and organisations can support NextGen with a donation and make further modules in schools possible. Your support keeps mental health promotion free of charge and accessible to every child.
Become a partner
Björn Schulz is a mental performance coach, athletic director at the Stanglwirt, and a WorldChanger from the very first hour. For many years he has been committed to children's and youth development projects — experience he brings directly into the Next Generation Program.
He connects movement, attention, and personal development in a way that makes children and young people feel taken seriously, lets them try things out, and helps them grow step by step — creating impulses that last beyond the individual project day.
Monika Prommegger is a certified social pedagogue, social worker, and Case & Care Manager. She brings many years of hands-on experience with children and young people to the Next Generation Program.
With empathy and professional depth, she supports young people and creates spaces where they can open up, feel heard, and grow mentally stronger — close to their everyday reality, at eye level, and always focused on their individual strengths.
Esther Dreßler completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology (B.Sc.) with a focus on clinical psychology in 2026. Through internships she gained hands-on experience supporting and accompanying people affected by mental illness.
In her academic research and Bachelor's thesis, she explored psychological questions concerning adolescents and young adults — knowledge she brings directly into the Next Generation Program.
Anna Eckert is a psychologist (M.Sc. Clinical Psychology) and systemic counselor. As an author and podcast host, she reaches hundreds of thousands of people — with the goal of making psychological knowledge accessible and relatable.
Her focus areas are healthy relationships, emotional dependency, and clear boundaries. She brings this expertise into the Next Generation Program so young people learn early how to stand up for themselves.
WorldChanger is not a spectator movement. When many act together, real, measurable impact happens.
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