Boost Your Erasmus+ Journey – Discover COSTABEX Mental Health and Support Resources

The COSTABEX project, a collaborative Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership, has brought together partners from Lithuania, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic to create essential mental health and support resources tailored for Erasmus+ students. Over the past three years (November 2021 to October 2024), the team has focused on developing practical tools and programs that offer psychological support to students at every phase of their mobility journey—before departure, during their stay abroad, and upon return.

This initiative aims to help students thrive during their international experience by ensuring they have the support needed to manage their well-being.

As the COSTABEX Erasmus+ project wraps up in October 2024, the resources developed are now fully accessible on the COSTABEX website. These tools aim to empower Erasmus+ students to make the most of their mobility experience by providing essential guidance for every step of the journey.

Key COSTABEX Project Resources Now Available:

• Webinars: Dive into interactive webinars on topics like culture shock, mental health, conflict management, and financial planning, which offer students essential skills to navigate the challenges of studying abroad.
• Counseling E-newsletters: Coordinators and students can access ready-made emails covering key topics, including accommodation tips, stress management, crisis handling, and reverse culture shock.
• Quiz: Take a practical quiz to determine if you are well-prepared for your mobility.
• Useful resources: Consider the practical aspects of your exchange and access tools that help facilitate their planning (meal preparation, involvement in local communities, health care abroad, cost calculations, language learning, weather monitoring, etc.)
• Comprehensive Handbook: This is a guide for Erasmus+ coordinators to implement these tools and provide consistent mental health support for students throughout their mobility.

Why COSTABEX Resources are Essential for Erasmus+ Students:

Whether you’re preparing for your journey, adjusting to life abroad, or transitioning back home, the COSTABEX mental health resources can help Erasmus+ students manage stress and adapt to new challenges. By providing these tailored tools, COSTABEX empowers students to focus on the rewarding aspects of mobility while ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.

Visit the COSTABEX website to take advantage of these free resources and enrich your Erasmus+ experience: HERE