The results of a research on the role of scouts’ activities in strengthening the mental health of young people are presented. In the introduction, the problems in mental health are defined, including the protective and risk factors for the mental health of young people. Ways to boost mental health of scouts are then presented, their effects are also empirically researched among young scouts in Slovenia, together with their needs for support in protecting their mental health. The research was performed using a mixed qualitative-quantitative method. The authors present the results, which showed that scout activities have a very positive impact on their mental health, together with supportive interpersonal relationships and the time they spent in nature as scouts. Scout activities play an important role primarily as a prevention in the field of mental health.
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