The ANTIDOTO project focuses on training educators and young people with special needs in critical thinking and internet safety, enhancing their ability to assess and manage social media risks. The project promotes inclusive sexuality education and protection, focusing on the safe and responsible use of digital tools, while supporting the building of mental resilience of participants in digital environments. As a result, participants gained the necessary tools to protect themselves from online threats, such as cyberbullying, and were equipped with strategies to maintain their mental health, ensuring a safer and more inclusive online experience.
Invitation: Bodosaki Foundation – Points of Support
Title: ANTIDOTE
Subjects:
- Critical thinking and online safety: Educating educators and youth with disabilities on how to critically evaluate online content and navigate the dangers of social media.
- Inclusive Sexuality Education and Protection: Educating participants in the safe and responsible use of social media as part of sexuality education, focusing on inclusion and protection from online threats.
- Building mental health resilience: Supporting young people with special needs to build mental resilience by equipping them with knowledge and strategies to safeguard their mental health in digital environments.
Results:
- Empowered with online safety tools: Participants gained the tools to protect themselves from online risks, including cyberbullying and exploitation, while being able to identify harmful content.
- Mental health safeguards: By gaining skills to deal with online threats, both educators and children are empowered to maintain their mental health and wellbeing, ensuring a safer and more inclusive online experience.