WISE-UP: A European Collaboration for Mindfulness & Mental Health in Education
One Breath launches the European WISE-UP program: Wellness Integration and Smart Education for Understanding and Prevention
One Breath, founded by Myrto Legaki, proudly announces the launch of the WISE-UP project (Project No. 101196078), co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, in collaboration with 12 partners across 6 European countries.
Purpose of the program
Starting in March 2025 and running for three years, WISE-UP aims to support the wellbeing of students aged 12–18 and their teachers in today’s digital age. Through mindfulness-based practices, participants gain practical tools to manage stress and cultivate healthier digital habits.
In a time of rapid technological change and increasing digital demands, the mental health and wellbeing of school communities have become a priority in European education policy. WISE-UP addresses this need with an innovative, experiential framework that strengthens emotional and psychosocial resilience.
A Pan-European Collaboration
The program will be implemented in around 70 schools across France, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Spain, in collaboration with leading organizations specializing in mindfulness in education.
One Breath is honored to serve as the official Greek partner, coordinating the implementation of the program in schools throughout Greece.
What the program includes
WISE-UP offers flexible and fully funded initiatives tailored to school needs:
Mindfulness workshops for selected student classes
A comprehensive teacher training program
Ongoing support for integrating mindfulness into daily school life
Access to a dedicated mindfulness app with tools and guided practices for educators
A student questionnaire exploring the impact of social media on mental health and wellbeing
Why it matters
WISE-UP provides a unique European platform that:
Strengthens students’ mental resilience
Equips educators with practical mindfulness tools
Cultivates a culture of digital balance and emotional intelligence within schools
Participating partners
The project brings together 13 organizations from 6 countries with expertise in mindfulness, mental health, and education:
Italy: TUCEP, Zen in the City, Mindfulness Project, Digivis
France: AMLE
Germany: AKiJu, IB
Greece: One Breath, Regional Directorate of Education of Thessaly
Spain: YOMN
Turkey: IDDNE, Sakarya University
This diverse and interdisciplinary partnership forms the foundation for WISE-UP’s success and its meaningful contribution to school communities across Europe.
You can stay updated on the program’s progress and upcoming activities through Myrto Legaki’s official page and social media:
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