Dates: 2-6 September, 2025
Place: Warsaw, Poland
SWPS University and ERUA are announcing an Intensive course “Mental Health Literacy in a Cross-Cultural Perspective”, which will take place in Warsaw, Poland between the 2nd and the 6th of September, 2025.
About the program
Our intensive course, organized by SWPS University in collaboration with the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA), explores the concept of mental health literacy, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health issues across diverse cultural settings. The goal of the course is to develop a clear understanding of mental health, mental disorders, and the myths and stigma surrounding these issues.
What will you learn
During the program, you will learn how to:
- Promote mental well-being
- Provide initial support to individuals in psychological distress
- Navigate help-seeking behaviors.
A special emphasis will be placed on the role of cultural values, traditions, and systemic factors in shaping perceptions of mental health and access to care.
Through lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, students will critically examine the intersections of culture, language, gender, and race in mental health contexts, which will prepare them for approaching mental health issues with cultural sensitivity and practical knowledge.
Application Process
Before you start your application process, please prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
- Cover letter describing why you would like to participate in the course (max. 1 page)
- Grade Point Average (GPA) transcript or a written confirmation of the GPA for the last semester signed by your home university authorities
- CEFR B1 English proficiency certificate, for example, we accept TOEFL, CAE, IELTS, or FCE (B2). Alternatively, a letter confirming your English skills, printed on your home university’s letterhead, signed by one of your university lecturers.
Application deadline: June 30, 2025.
To apply, follow this link https://english.swps.pl/we-the-university/our-news-and-events/conferences-and-seminars/34661-mental-health-literacy-in-a-cross-cultural-perspective
PLEASE NOTE: Students from SWPS University are subject to an internal admission procedure. Watch this space for the relevant regulation – coming soon. Interested parties should contact Professor Anna Gabińska at agabinska@swps.edu.pl.
Funding
Students who are accepted to the program, can apply for travel and accommodation funding at their home university’s ERUA Office.
Organizers
- SWPS University
- European Reform University Alliance
The project is co-funded by the European Union.
