Boost Your Mental Resilience – Seminar Series Open to the Entire University Community

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This spring semester, the University of Mannheim’s Studium Generale, as part of the ENGAGE.EU Work-Integrated Learning-Program (WIL), is once again launching a series of online seminars focused on Mental Health Management. The English-language workshops are open to all students and staff members at no cost. Registration opens on 29 January 2026.

The series offers evidence-based methods and hands-on tools to support effective mental health management. Participants will gain both foundational knowledge and practical strategies to foster long-term mental well-being in academic, professional, and personal settings.

The series comprises eight online sessions scheduled between March and June 2026. The program kicks off on 3 March with two back-to-back workshops delivered by Dr. Belinda Merkle & Ronja Steinhauser (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

3 March 2026: Essentials of Positive Psychology: Strengthen Your Well-being – Dr. Belinda Merkle & Ronja Steinhauser (Universität Mannheim)
3 March 2026: Essentials of Behavior Change: Set and Achieve Your Goals – Dr. Belinda Merkle & Ronja Steinhauser (Universität Mannheim)
25 March 2026: Self-care with AI: Strengthening your mental wellbeing with algorithms – Danielle Ang (Université Toulouse Capitole)
28 March 2026: The Inner Resource: Mind-Body Tools for Sustainable Mental Health – Anna-Maria Nikolaeva (University of National and World Economy, Sofia)
16 April 2026: The Courage to Connect: Reflective and Interpersonal Tools for Inclusion and Mental Well-being – Oumbia Abidi (Université Toulouse Capitole)
8 May 2026: Workshop Mindfulness – Ivan Nyklicek (Tilburg University)
21 May 2026: Psychosocial risks management within organizations – Stéphan Pezé (Université Toulouse Capitole)
12 June 2026: How to cope with digital strains on attention? – Christelle Theron (Université Toulouse Capitole)

Registration opens on 29 January 2026 via the Studium Generale website: studiumgenerale.uni-mannheim.de

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