ZüMPG project

Mental health of children and young people

The ZüMPG (Zürcher Migrationsprojekt zur Stärkung der psychischen Gesundheit von Kindern und Jugendlichen) aims to help migrants learn more about about children’s and parents’ mental health. The project includes information and discussion events, information stands, pieces in a variety of media (such as social media posts, newspaper, online platforms, podcasts and local radio stations) and targeted distribution of material on this topic. We hope these campaigns will make migrants in the canton of Zurich aware of their family members’ mental health, and encourage and enable them to strengthen it. The project forms part of the cantonal "Psychische Gesundheit" (Mental Health) action programme.

Events

FISP offers information and discussion events for migrants:

run by trained intercultural mediators
mainly in migrant groups or organisations
usually in their mother tongue

Parents understand why mental health is important. They have the knowledge and motivation to strengthen their children’s mental health and to maintain their own mental well-being.

Topics:

Strong parents – strong children. Mental health for the family

Having good mental health enables you to cope better with life's challenges. How can parents improve their own mental health? How can they promote their children’s mental health and support their development?

Learning opportunities for children up to the age of 4

Early learning support is important for a child’s healthy development and to help prevent problems later in life. Which everyday learning opportunities can parents and other caregivers offer their children?

Target group and settings

Target group: Migrants, particularly parents

Group size: 8 – approx. 20 adults

Possible venues / settings:
Migrant associations, organisations or groups, community centres, projects / institutions within the social and educational sector

Podcasts

Strong parents – strong children. Mental health in early childhood

Part 1: What does "mental health" mean?
Importance of mental health for children’s development.inder
Tips for improving the mental health of children aged 0-4

Part 2: Tips for difficult situations

Portuguese: Part 1 / Part 2
Spanish: Part 1 / Part 2
Tamil: Part 1 / Part 2
Turkish: Part 1 / Part 2

Videos

A foundation for life: Supporting toddlers’ inner strength

German / Portuguese