Meeting challenges of today with a
multidisciplinary approach to mental health

ZAGREB

06.10.2025 - 28.11.2025

 

* Registration closed *   

If the participant quota is reached before the official closing date, registration may close earlier.

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Overview

 

Discover Croatia's new approaches to prevention and promotion, early intervention, treatment and reintegration in a fast evolving mental health field. During this exchange visit, special attention will be given to young people and the specific needs they have. While the visit will be hosted by the School of Medicine, University of Zagreb and many other partners across all service levels in the health and social sphere will be visited to get an impression of the full pathway of care.

 

 

Details

DATES (1st wave):

The programme will be held during three different periods as indicated below, with each period accommodating groups of 25 participants.

You can select your preferred period during registration, but please take in mind that it will not be possible to change your group afterwards.

• Group 1: 06.10.2025 - 17.10.2025
• Group 2: 27.10.2025 - 07.11.2025
• Group 3: 17.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 

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PURPOSE 

Experience multidisciplinary peer-to-peer learning in community-based mental health care and innovative collaboration, aligned with the European Commission Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health.

Demonstrate the holistic approach to mental health, based on the guiding principles

• Adequate and effective prevention
• Access to high quality and affordable mental healthcare and treatment
• Reintegration into society after recovery

 

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PARTICIPANTS 

• Mental health professionals from medical and community-based care
• Educators, schoolteachers, pedagogues 
• Social workers from various community settings
• Professionals working in prisons and juvenile detention centres
• Policymakers
• Mental health education professionals 
• Service user organizations involved in mental health advocacy

 

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REGISTRATION

Register above or use the registration Link.
 

Registration Period:

• Opens: May 08, 2024
• Closes: July 12, 2025

You can apply for multiple European Exchange Programmes on Mental Health, but you will be selected for only one. Please visit our project event page for more details.

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SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants will undergo a thorough selection process based on the following criteria. Details on the evaluation can be found through: Participants Evaluation Grid.pdf

In case you have applied for more than one hosting country, please consider that – due to the high number of applications received – you will only be selected for one Country.

Applicants can expect to receive a response within three weeks after registration closure.
Please also remember to check in your Spam folder!

If selected, you will be asked to do enter more details, as a second step for registration. Please make sure to do so within 1 week of confirmation, otherwise we will have to give your seat to another applicant. 

1. Country of residence: The exchange programme is open to participants (regardless of their nationality) whose country of residence is either one of the 27 EU Member States, or Norway or Iceland. A total of 150 participants will be selected, with quotas assigned to sending countries based on their population size and active engagement in the mental health sector.

2. Level of Experience: We value candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience in the field, though we also consider those with less experience.

3. English Proficiency Requirement: Language of the exchange visits will be English. Candidates must possess a minimum proficiency in English, equivalent to at least the B1 level.

4. Motivation/Attitude: Applicants should provide clear and well-structured motivation letters, demonstrating understanding of the program's objectives and a strong commitment to their professional growth.

5. Affiliation with Exchange Hosting Organisations: If you are affiliated with any Exchange hosting organisation, you will receive priority consideration for participation in our programme.

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YOUR ROLE & CONTRIBUTION

 

Before the Visit:

• Coordinate your trip details with the EU-PROMENS project team.
• Familiarize with the participant pack provided upon confirmation.

 

During the Visit:

• Receive an introduction to the local context and best and promising practices.
• Engage in group dynamics, interactive learning and solution-building.
• Participate in the conclusive workshop and certification ceremony.
• Engage with a dedicated local hub group facilitator.

 

After the Visit:

• Fill in the programme evaluation form and participants' report.
• Further engage with your new peers on EU-PROMENS Community of Practice.
• If wanted apply for the upcoming EU-PROMENS Training Programme in your country of residence.