Empowering Professionals for Better Mental Health Outcomes
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Group 1: 12.05.2025 - 14.05.2025: Hotel Trakošćan****
Group 2 and 3: September 2025 : Dates and Venues TBD
Registration for Group 1 is open.
Attention: Training Group 1 (12-14.05.2025) will be provided in English language. Level B2 of English is necessary to be properly engaged in the training. The following training (dates in September 2025 to be defined) will be conducted in your native language.
Join our Multidisciplinary Approach to Mental Health Training Programme and enhance your skills in providing comprehensive, cross-sectoral mental health support.
Introduction
Transforming Mental Health Support Through Collaboration
The Multidisciplinary Approach to Mental Health Training Programme is a structured capacity-building initiative designed for healthcare professionals, educators, social workers, and justice sector workers. This training is part of the EU-PROMENS initiative, aimed to:
- promote a multidisciplinary approach to mental health support by equipping diverse professionals with the competencies needed to collaborate effectively across sectors.
- foster a shared understanding of mental health, enhance teamwork, and build capacity for integrated, person-centred care that addresses mental health challenges holistically.
- create a cohesive, multidisciplinary network of professionals who can work together effectively to deliver comprehensive, person-centred mental health prevention and care that improves outcomes for individuals and communities.
Why this training?
- A comprehensive, multidisciplinary framework for mental health support.
- Practical training with real-world case studies, interactive learning, and group exercises.
- Designed for professionals from diverse sectors working in mental health or related fields.
Participants
This training is designed for professionals involved in mental health care and support, including:
✅ Healthcare professionals – Medical and allied health workers such as general practitioners, nurses.
✅ Mental Health Professionals: Psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, and therapists.
✅ Social workers – Practitioners working in social care settings.
✅ Educators – Teachers, school counsellors, and educational administrators.
✅ Justice sector professionals – Professionals in justice systems, juvenile detention centres, and law enforcement
✅ Cross-Sectoral Professionals: Individuals working in interdisciplinary community settings
✅ Non-Clinical Mental Health Professionals: Peer support workers, community volunteers, and others
What you will learn?
The programme is structured around the Cross-Sectoral Mental Health Competencies Framework and covers:
🟢 Mental Health Literacy – Understanding mental health, risk factors, and intervention strategies.
🟢 Assessment & Risk Identification – How to assess mental health concerns and navigate support systems.
🟢 Referrals & System Navigation – Learn how to guide individuals through complex mental health services.
🟢 Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Work effectively with professionals from different sectors.
🟢 Self-Care & Team Support – Strategies for maintaining mental well-being in high-stress environments.
Training Formats and Methods
Format:
🔹 In-Person Training – Hands-on sessions with expert facilitators.
Training Methods:
📌 Case-based learning – Solve real-world mental health challenges.
📌 Role-playing exercises – Enhance communication and collaboration skills.
📌 Scenario-based problem-solving – Practical application of mental health strategies.
📌 Expert-led discussions – Learn from experienced professionals.
Training Structure and Modules
📅 Core Training (2 Days)
✔ Introduction to the multidisciplinary approach
✔ Mental Health Literacy & Awareness
✔ Risk Assessment & Referral Processes
✔ Navigating Mental Health Support Systems
✔ Interdisciplinary Collaboration
📅 Advanced Training (1 Day)
✔ EU Comprehensive Mental Health Approach
✔ Supporting Recovery & Mental Health Promotion
✔ Teamwork, Conflict Resolution & Advocacy
✔ Self-Care for Professionals
REGISTRATION
🚀 Join the first training cohort (EN language) today!
📅 Upcoming Dates: Group 1 – May 12th – 14nd, 2025
📍 Locations: Hotel TRAKOŠĆAN, Trakošćan 5, 42 253 Bednja, Croatia
💡 Registration Period:
- Opens: March 1st, 2025
- Closes: April 30th, 2025
Step 1: Check eligibility
Step 2: Fill out the online application form
Step 3: Receive confirmation & access training materials
Register above or use the registration Link.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants will undergo a thorough selection process based on professional profile and experience.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
📌 Is the training free? – Yes, for eligible professionals under the EU-PROMENS initiative.
📌 Do I get a certificate? – Yes, participants receive an EU-PROMENS Certificate upon completion.
📌 What is the time commitment? – The core training lasts 2 days, and the advanced module is 1 additional day.
📌 What will be the language? - The first training will be conducted in English, the following two in Croatian language.