Boost Your Mental Resilience – with the ENGAGE.EU Staff Academy
The ENGAGE.EU Staff Academy is open to all employees of the University of Mannheim. The free English-language programme includes language courses, intercultural skills, efficient working and a series of seminars on mental health.
The seminar series on Mental Health Management is a Studium Generale offer and comprises seven online sessions scheduled between October 2025 and January 2026. The program kicks off on 16 October with two back-to-back workshops delivered by Dr. Belinda Merkle (University of Mannheim): “Essentials of Positive Psychology: Strengthen Your Well-being” and “Essentials of Behavior Change: Set and Achieve Your Goals”. Further topics include self-compassion, character strengths, mindfulness, and meditation—offering a holistic approach to mental resilience.
At a Glance – Seminar Schedule
- 16 October 2025: Essentials of Positive Psychology & Behavior Change, Dr. Belinda Merkle (University of Mannheim)
- 24 October 2025: Cultivating Self-Compassion Across Life Transitions, Dr. Sanne Peeters (Tilburg University)
- 12 November 2025: Harnessing Character Strengths in a Culturally Sensitive Manner, Dr. Tom Hendriks (Tilburg University)
- 28 November 2025: Mindfulness and Meditation (Part 1), Pedro Gonzalo (Université Toulouse Capitole)
- 5 December 2025: Inner Allies: Cultivating Character Strengths, Gratitude and Self-Compassion, Maysam Nour Eddin (Université Toulouse Capitole)
- 24 January 2026: Mindfulness and Meditation (Part 2), Pedro Gonzalo (Université Toulouse Capitole)
Registration opens on 25 September via the Studium Generale website: studiumgenerale.uni-mannheim.de
Click here for the complete ENGAGE.EU Staff Academy course catalogue .