- Consolidation of a European multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary network of organisations experienced in mental health
- A close cooperation between the educational system and the mental health sector
- Several tools: traineeship agreement, portfolio, etc.
- Construction of deliverables e.g.: book published in French and in English by a famous academic worldwide publishing company, scientific and professional articles, a practical guide for tutoring, etc.
- Organisation of 6 scientific and professional conferences in famous places around Europe reviewing the innovations in mental health through European projects.
- Centre Neuro Psychiatrique Saint-Martin – Belgium
- AGAPSY, Fédération Nationale des Associations Gestionnaires pour l’Accompagnement des personnes handicapées Psychiques – France
- Universitätmedizin Rostock – Germany
- Luxembourg Institute of Health - Luxembourg
- Associació Salut Mental – Spain
- Center for Mental and Pedagogical Support Kepsipi – Greece
EUROPEAN TUTORING IN MENTAL HEALTH
Update : 2023-07-23 17:47:02
European Tutoring Process in Psychiatry and Mental Health.
On various levels mental health is considered as a major issue; it is a growing sector, undergoing major changes and reforms. Data shows that depression is the biggest cause of disability worldwide and suicide is the second highest cause of death for young people. The key changes in mental health epidemiology and the new therapy approaches are major challenges for the organisations involved but also for a political public health strategy.
The objective of the TuTo project is to raise the skill level of young employees and to increase the attractiveness of caregivers in the psychiatry and mental health sector. It also promotes intergenerational connections, knowledge transfer and the introduction of new practices.
The main purpose of the TuTo programme was to organise traineeships that linked young professional trainees to experienced tutors at a European scale. The trainees were nurses, educators, social workers, doctors, etc. The tutor’s task is to support the trainees during the process with a focus on the transmission of knowledge, the choices of hosting institutions and the reflection on action.
With the TuTo programme, we developed individualised tutoring and an assistance-programme for young professionals, active in psychiatry and mental health care.
The cooperation of a wide variety of multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary organisations, generated related activities and following results :
This ambitious project reached far more than the initial objectives. With a great involvement of all participants, the partnership gained international reputation with a European visibility. A practical guide is available and the connection with high schools and universities is confirmed.
