A Journey into the H-WORK Project:
Raising the Bar in Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace

H-Work presented the work and outcomes of the H-WORK project at the ECP on Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a diverse audience. In this symposium we shared the outcomes and results of the project and its significant contributions to enhancing mental health in the workplace. Expert speakers presented various aspects of the H-WORK initiative:

• Maggie Van Den Heuvel presented "A Comprehensive Approach to Improving Mental Health in the Workplace through Four Pillars and Three Toolkits: The H-WORK project".
• Luca Pietrantoni shared insights into "A Multilevel Intervention Initiative to Tackle Mental Health in a Public Healthcare Institution".
• Lucia Volpi showcased "Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace: The H-WORK Innovation Platform and its Interactive Tools".
• Christine Marking discussed "Improving Mental Health in the Workplace: H-Work’s Policy Briefs and Recommendations".

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Panel discussion:
H-WORK, EMPOWER, MINDBOT and MENTUPP

On Thursday morning we held a panel discussion featuring EU H2020-funded sister projects H-WORK, EMPOWER, MINDBOT and MENTUPP: "Theoretical and Practical Advances on Mental Health in the Workplace".

This session shed some light on the theoretical and practical advancements in promoting mental health in the workplace. Distinguished speakers from each project shared their valuable insights:

• Beatriz Olaya from the EMPOWER project discussed "The European platforM to PromOte Wellbeing and HEalth in the workplace".
• Davide Giusino presented "Multilevel Interventions to Promote Wellbeing in the Workplace: The H-WORK Project".
• Ella Arensman shared insights into "MENTUPP: Mental Health Promotion and Intervention in Occupational Settings".
• Luca Negri explored "The MindBot project for mental health promotion of workers interacting with collaborative robots".

Final event of the H-WORK EU project

The project will end with a final event in Bologna on September 29, 2023 where we want to share perspectives and experiences. Experts from OSHA and the European Commission have been invited and we expect a very diverse audience.

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Congress Highlights

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Awards Ceremony July 7

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Congress Social Events 

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EuroPsy:

Reflections on achievements and directions for the future

By Rachael McDonnell Murray, EFPA team

Dr. Rosaleen McElvaney gave a keynote speech at this year's 18th European Congress of Psychology. Dr. McElvaney served as the Chair of the Specialist European Awarding Committee for Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy from 2010 to 2017 and Chair of the EAC since 2017. Dr. McElvaney announced that she would be stepping down as chair this year and would be passing on the mantle to Prof. Conny Antoni.

Dr. McElvaney’s talk was attended by Prof. Ingrid Lunt, the first chair and co-founder of the EuroPsy project. Prof. Lunt congratulated Dr. McElvaney for her many years serving as chair, highlighting the expansion and further development of EuroPsy since she began the role. Dr. McElvaney provided an overview of the history of the EuroPsy, and the many achievements that have been made since it was first established in the areas of policy and legislation, supervision, and the educational curriculum. Dr. McElvaney provided a detailed account of the impact that EuroPsy has had across Europe for individual member associations, and for the profession more widely.

The EuroPsy has grown exponentially from the initial project which involved six countries. It now includes 26 countries with more planned for the future, the expansion of member associations involved in the EuroPsy is a small but important example of what has been achieved over the past decade. Prof. Antoni, who will step in as the new chair of the EAC, has been working alongside the working group to revise the EuroPsy competencies, training standards and CPD standards demonstrating the dynamic and forward-thinking nature of EuroPsy.

ECP2025 in Paphos, Cyprus.

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At the Closing Ceremony of the ECP 2023, Eleni Karayianni, Chair of the Organising Committee of the next ECP2025 invited all delegates to the 19th Congress of Psychology which will be held in Paphos (Cyprus) from July 1-4, 2025.

The theme of the congress will be ‘Transforming Psychological Science: the 2030 agenda’.Within the framework of EFPA’s fields of action, the organisers decided that the program should focus on the Seven Pillars of a unified EU mental health strategy:

ECP2027 in Belgrade, Serbia

We are delighted to announce that the European Congress of Psychology (ECP) will be held in Belgrade in 2027.

During ECP 2023 held in Brighton Serbia was elected as the host for the prestigious Congress in 2027. The European Congress of Psychology brings together more than 1000 renowned psychologists from across Europe to exchange knowledge, share insights, discuss various topics and the latest trends and advancements in the field of psychology. It is a platform for collaboration and networking, fostering meaningful connections and partnerships. 

Beyond the academic program, delegates of the European Federation of Psychologists Associations (EFPA) will have the opportunity to explore our country's rich cultural heritage, experience its vibrant arts and culinary scene, and in addition they will also have a unique opportunity to visit EXPO 2027 which will take place in Belgrade. We warmly thank ECP organizing Committee for entrusting us with this significant opportunity. We look forward to welcoming esteemed psychologists and professionals from all over Europe to our country and providing them with an enriching and memorable experience.  

Tamara Dzamonja Ignjatovic
President of Serbian Psychological Society