Applied psychoeducation refers to the practical use of psychological knowledge and techniques to ‘educate’ individuals or groups, helping them improve mental health, manage stress, understand their emotions, and enhance personal development. Applied psychoeducation actively engages participants in exercises and strategies designed to address real-life challenges. Mental wealth goes beyond traditional definitions of mental health, focusing on the broader resources and capacities individuals or communities possess to maintain well-being, resilience, and productivit
ME & WE highlights both the individual as well as collective part. Mental wealth encompasses not only the absence of mental illness but also the positive attributes and skills that contribute to thriving in life. Mental wealth thus highlights the importance of creating a supportive ecosystem in academia where people can thrive.
The goal of this special program is to provide you with knowledge about basic psychological concepts as well as practical exercises that have been shown to foster well-being. Please note, that this short special program is not a therapy group! However, this program thrives on the interaction of the participants and benefits from active participation. It aims to provide resource-oriented psychoeducation and teaches tools to strengthen your own resources and gain mental wealth.
The target group for the Mental Wealth Program are both early-career and senior researchers wanting to learn (more) about psychological concepts on well-being. As this program lives from interaction, we encourage sharing challenges in a safe space. Please note, that we will focus on resources and well-being, not on mental illnesses. Around 20 participants will be selected according to an application process. The program language is English.