Society’s expectations and traditional gender roles have an influence on why men are less likely to discuss or seek help for their mental health problems. Research also suggests that men who can’t or won’t speak openly about their emotions may be less able to recognize symptoms of mental health problems …
Read More »Which challenges do young medical staff face during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Medical staff faces serious challenges and hardship while tending to their patients during these times. To hear their stories, we gathered statements from young medical staff that works on the frontlines. Through their honest and truthful words, we can see their amazing work and their selfless dedication to their patients …
Read More »#VoiceOfYouth – Supporting Young Musicians
The Youth Council of the U.S. Embassy’s core goal is to stand on behalf of the young people in our country, represent, and offer solutions for their challenges. Due to this pandemic many young artists have been left without adequate platforms for their development, especially young musicians. That is why …
Read More »Youth Day Online Campaign
International Youth Day is celebrated every 12th of August. We, as a Youth Council, feel and have an enormous devotion in marking this day! As we already experienced, 2020 faced us with many obstacles. But united and devoted we are finally seeing the light out of the tunnel! In that …
Read More »Love is Love! Happy Pride Month!
Every June, Pride Month is celebrated in order to acknowledge all the contributions by the LGBTQI+ and with that to cultivate diversity and inclusion. Even though the world shut down last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Youth Council was creative enough to come up with a different style …
Read More »Call for Applications for New Members 2021
The Youth Council of the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of North Macedonia is seeking new members. This unique opportunity is open to all qualified youth living in North Macedonia. Together, we can make a difference! Why should you join our team? Develop skills to become a stronger young leader.Contribute …
Read More »Is Community Service Good For Our Mental Health
Considerable research by multiple scholars shows the more beneficial advantage of volunteering. It demonstrates that volunteers are very likely to receive physical and mental health benefits from their volunteer ventures.
Read More »Melting Pot
On August 16 in a community building event between the Youth Council and U.S. Embassy’s internal Volunteer Corps the members, along with American Corner Skopje staff, U.S. Embassy staff met in Umbrella Restaurant for differently-abled people and managed to cook around 200 meals for people in need. This community building …
Read More »Movie Night
On September 5 the Youth Council hosted a movie and snacks night in American Corner Skopje featuring the movie “Little Miss Sunshine” and a discussion afterwards on the topic of mental health.
Read More »Youth Day
The message that our priority will be mental health was conveyed through a celebration of World Youth Day on August 12 through a casual networking event. The event featured three signature non-alcoholic drinks “Anxiety on the beach”, “Tropical Depression”, and “Brain Drain on Ice” that came with a caster containing …
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