Are you an Erasmus or foreign student interested in mental health? Join us for a workshop on understanding mental health crisis and how to support yourself and others. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 3 people will experience a mental disorder in their lifetime. It is crucial to have adequate knowledge on this topic to recognize the first symptoms, effectively support a person in crisis, take care of ourselves when we experience mental distress, and build a supportive community.

Support in Mental Crisis – Workshop for Erasmus and...

During this workshop, you will:

Better understand what a person with a mental disorder is thinking and feeling
Learn what to do when someone close to you is experiencing a mental health crisis
Learn how to take care of your own mental health

Place and time

The meetings will be held in-person, and the location will be communicated in an email to those who sign up. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology of the Maria Curie Skłodowska University (Plac Marii Curie Skłodowskiej 4). Enrolled persons will receive additional details.

Individual consultations will be available after each meeting.

Enrollment is required, so please fill out the registration form. The workshop is funded by the Disability Support Fund of the UMCS.

The workshop leaders are:

Prof UMCS Andrzej Kapusta – philosopher, graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of Lublin, co-founder, and content supervisor of the Friendly University project, vice-president of the Open Philosophical and Psychiatric Seminars.

Justyna Rynkiewicz, PhD – psychologist, philosopher, coordinator of the Friendly University project, conducts workshops and trainings on soft skills, self-esteem, and support for people in crisis.

We also invite all students and doctoral students interested in international workshops to attend.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills on mental health crisis and support!