Advanced Training Programme time line

• Information workshop: 23 September from 11:00 to 13:00 (Portugal time, UTC+1), online
• Group 1: 31 October, Barcelos. Location: Casa de Saúde S. João de Deus-Barcelos, Fórum S. Bento Menni, Avenida Paulo Felisberto, n.º 205, 4750-783 Barcelos. 
• Group 2: 23 January 2026, Lisbon
• Group 3: 23 January 2026, Lisbon
• Conclusive workshop (for all groups): to be decided

Requirement: Minimum 5 years’ experience to access the course.

Objectives

1. Mental Health Policies and Strategies

• Understand international and EU mental health policies.
• Apply systemic strategies for mental health promotion and prevention.

2. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Strengthen joint strategies for community mental well‑being.
• Enhance integrated, person‑centred teamwork across sectors.
• Develop sustainable collaboration and professional development plans.

3. Teamwork and Leadership Skills

• Improve intra‑team communication and confidentiality.
• Apply conflict resolution techniques.
• Engage in shared decision‑making with professionals and service users.
• Reflect on service improvements and collaboration.

4. Self‑Care and Team Well‑being

• Implement self‑care and resilience strategies.
• Support colleagues and promote workplace mental health.

Topics covered:

• Module 1: EU Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health
• Module 2: Multidisciplinary collaboration in prevention and promotion
• Module 3: Integrated mental health support, treatment, and recovery
• Module 4: Self‑care, team well‑being, and workplace mental health strategies

Selective modules

• Support the development of other services
• Collaborate/communicate with professionals of their team
• Interprofessional conflict resolution
• Role clarification

Detailed programme can be downloaded here: Agenda_PT_Advanced training_EN