PROCARE INITIATIVE – CÓRDOBA (FOR 16- AND 17-YEAR-OLD TEENAGERS IN CÓRDOBA)
PROCARE - CÓRDOBA INITIATIVE
The University of Jaén, in collaboration with the Provincial Council of Córdoba, is launching this initiative that aims to help 16- and 17-year-old adolescents in the province of Córdoba and their families understand the emotional state of their children. To this end, PROCARE has created a survey focused on understanding the emotional state of 16- to 17-year-old adolescents.
In addition, PROCARE is designed to help young people of this age improve their skills in coping with emotional difficulties (related to studies, health habits, communication within the family, situations of rejection, climate anxiety, etc.). The objective of PROCARE is to provide interested young people with the necessary tools to strengthen their emotional well-being and develop their resilience in the face of life’s adversities, thus promoting better mental and emotional health.
The implementation of PROCARE in the province of Córdoba has been promoted by Sara Alguacil, Member of Parliament for the Delegation of Technological Development, Digital Transformation and Youth, within the framework of the PRO JOVEN Network programme.
It is also promoted by Luis Joaquín García, professor at the University of Jaén (UJA), director of the PROMOBIENESTAR University Chair, Promotion of Health and Emotional Well-being of Adolescents and Young People, as well as head of the HUM-836 Psychological Assessment and Treatment Research Group and the PROEMO network of excellence.
STAGES OF THE INITIATIVE
STAGE 1
It is carried out in the following ways:
- If the adolescent who wishes to participate wants to do so together with their parents, they must access the link called ‘Family Link’. In this link, first, the parent (or at least one parent, carer or responsible person) fills in some sections regarding the emotional state of the minor, and then the child fills in other sections. The information about the adolescent’s emotional state will be sent to the email address provided by the family.
- If the adolescent who wishes to participate in the assessment decides to access the survey via the link called ‘Link for Adolescents +16’, they will only fill in the sections of the survey that correspond to them (without the participation of their parents or carers). The information about their emotional state will be sent to the email address provided by the adolescent.
IMPORTANT: Adolescents over the age of 16 do not need the consent of a responsible adult, although, whenever possible, we recommend involving their families in the entire process. For this reason, it is preferable to access the programme via the family link. (In any case, we will respect the principle of confidentiality with the adolescent, i.e. we will not disclose any sensitive personal information that they do not wish to disclose or without their prior consent).
The aim is, on the one hand, to help determine whether the adolescent is emotionally healthy, at risk or at high risk of emotional difficulties, or may develop an emotional problem.
All participants will receive information about their emotional health and well-being free of charge, as this phase serves as an emotional check-up.
STAGE 2
Young people who show signs of risk will be offered a workshop on emotional strengthening and resilience in the face of present and future adversities. In this way, they will learn to cope with risky situations and enhance their emotional skills. The PROCARE programme consists of seven group sessions lasting approximately one hour (via Google Meet), plus a total of five additional modules tailored to the risk factors identified. These additional modules will only be offered to those who present the risk factor in question and are aimed at:
- Additional module 1. Situations of peer violence (bullying and cyberbullying) and social rejection.
- Additional module 2. Poor health habits related to sleep, diet and body image.
- Additional module 3. Poor health habits related to excessive screen time or gaming.
- Additional module 4. Stressful situations (exams and climate anxiety).
- Additional module 5. Module for parents (4 sessions) aimed at improving parent-child interaction dynamics.
STAGE 3
Six months after completing the preventive workshop, participants will be able to attend a refresher session that will allow them to consolidate the benefits acquired and evaluate the progress made on an emotional level.
2025 EDITION
The Provincial Council of Córdoba is participating in another edition of the PROCARE programme and a new edition of PROCORE, with the aim of promoting the emotional wellbeing of adolescents and young people in the province.
