Edutainment
Solid knowledge meets interaction, movement and real stories. Instead of dry theory, students experience content that speaks to them and stays with them.
Mental challenges are part of life
Mental challenges are part of life. But when they become a heavy burden, they can affect how we think, feel and act – and lead us to avoid challenges, miss opportunities or believe in ourselves less than we could.
In our interactive prevention modules, students learn to better understand mental challenges, put them into perspective and deal with them constructively. We combine science-based content with movement, personal stories and first-hand experience. Students strengthen their self-efficacy, get to know helpful strategies for everyday life and face challenges with growing confidence.
Framework
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Group size
- max. 30students
- Age
- 10–18 yearsContent and examples are adapted to the age group
- Format
- In personModule held on site at the school
Why NextGen works
Knowledge that sticks
Science Made Simple
Scientific findings are conveyed in an understandable, age-appropriate and everyday way – without losing substance.
Role models & identification
Well-known personalities speak openly about their own mental challenges. That creates closeness, lowers barriers and shows young people: their role models know these situations too – and you can learn to deal with them well.
The 3-E model
From understanding to action
The 3-E model guides students through the module in three steps:
Erkennen · Recognise
Notice your own thoughts and typical patterns
Einordnen · Reframe
Check the facts and develop new perspectives
Entlasten · Relieve
Get to know helpful tools and apply them
Schedule
90 minutes, three parts
15 min
50 min
25 min
090 min
Guide values – the split adapts to the group and topic.
General part I · 15 min
Understanding mental health
Students explore what mental health means, why it concerns all of us and how it is connected to physical health. They learn why it matters to talk about mental health early and to strengthen it as naturally as physical health.
Focus topic · 50 min
Recognise, reframe, relieve
Using true-to-life examples and interactive exercises, students learn to recognise mental challenges, put them into perspective and relieve them. A role model's personal story is woven directly into the content.
General part II · 25 min
Try it out and take it home
In the Challenge Zone, students put what they have learned into practice and experience that they can act despite uncertainty. Reflection, a survey and a personal challenge for home support the transfer into everyday life. They also receive a small toolkit with the key impulses and exercises.
The team
Expert, activity coach, role model
The module is run by a team of two: an expert and an activity coach. Where possible, both genders are represented. The team is complemented by a role model who fits the students' age group and world.
Preparation by the school
What we need from you
- Suitable rooms with enough space for interaction and movement
- Two surveys – one before the module and one some time afterwards. A link or QR code is provided.
- Parental consent forms for photo or video recordings
- Sharing initial information about the module with the students
Goal of the module
Understand mental challenges, try out helpful strategies and dare to take the first small step.
The modules are prevention, not therapy. If an acute need for support becomes apparent, we refer to school psychology services and professional practitioners. Helplines for acute crises
Voices from the modules
What students take away
That self-doubt is completely normal and that you're not alone with it.
I just get started – no matter what others think.
I worry less now and tell myself: “I can do this.”
I now know that not everything I do is bad.
I can deal with myself better now.
That I'm not the only one with self-doubt. It was sooo great :)
Net Promoter Score · pilot module
81Across industries, a score above 50 already counts as very good. In the pilot, not a single student rated the module critically.
Anonymous feedback from the surveys after our modules so far (translated from German).
Interested?
Bring NextGen to your school
Tell us briefly which classes and time frame you have in mind – we will get back to you with all further information.
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