Mental health Intervention and Support for Immigrants through Psychotherapy
Implementing PSYCHO-IM is to address the unique mental health challenges faced by immigrants. The project aims to provide valuable resources, knowledge exchange, & practical examples to empower the target group with the understanding & skills needed to tackle mental health issues on an individual level. Through workshops & guidebooks the project strives to create inclusive environments, address stigma associated with seeking help, promote positive mental health outcomes & foster collaboration.
Start: 01-09-2023 - End: 31-08-2024
Project Reference: KA210-ADU-000157634
EU Grant: 60.000,00 EUR
Program: Erasmus +
Key Action: KA210-ADU
Action Type: Cooperation partnership in adult education
Project Coordinator:
Life Learning Development LLD.e.V. (Germany)
Project Partners:
Nicea Kültür ve Eğitim Derneği (Türkiye)
Mine Vaganti NGO (Italy)
Afridat UG (Haftungsbeschrankt) (Germany)
Project Topics:
- Inclusion, promoting equality and non-discrimination.
- Reception and integration of refugees and migrants.
- Physical and mental health, well-being
Target Groups
- Immigrants living in Germany, Italy, and Turkey who are experiencing mental health challenges due to factors such as cultural differences, language barriers, social isolation, and discrimination.
- Psychotherapists and adult instructors.
- Community leaders and organizations.
- Government agencies and policymakers.
Project’s Objectives
- Promote physical and mental well-being among immigrants, reduce stress and improve their social integration.
- Address the mental health challenges faced by immigrants, such as cultural differences, language barriers, social isolation, and discrimination.
- Align with the European Union’s Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion, which emphasizes the need to support the mental health and social inclusion of immigrants.
- Contribute to the overall goal of improving the well-being and mental health of immigrants in Europe, particularly in countries with high immigrant populations.
- Raise awareness of the mental health challenges faced by immigrants and promote the importance of addressing their mental health needs.
Approach/Methodology
PSYCHO IM activities, outcomes, and outputs will have significant long-term impacts on the participating organizations and individuals. These impacts include improved capacity building of participants and involved partners/organizations. The project enhances the teaching and learning capacity of the organizations involved and has a high impact on selected participants (educators) in developing their psychotherapy skills and a better understanding of comprehensive recovery and rehabilitation approaches for individuals.
Project Activities
Activity 1: Psycho-IM Psychotherapy support guidebook for the mental health of immigrants.
Activity 2: Psychotherapy workshop for educators and immigrants.
