About the program
Our intensive course, organized by SWPS University in collaboration with the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA), explores the concept of mental health literacy, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health issues across diverse cultural settings. The goal of the course is to develop a clear understanding of mental health, mental disorders, and the myths and stigma surrounding these issues.
What will you learn
During the program, you will learn how to:
- Promote mental well-being
- Provide initial support to individuals in psychological distress
- Navigate help-seeking behaviors.
A special emphasis will be placed on the role of cultural values, traditions, and systemic factors in shaping perceptions of mental health and access to care.
Through lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, students will critically examine the intersections of culture, language, gender, and race in mental health contexts, which will prepare them for approaching mental health issues with cultural sensitivity and practical knowledge.
Review detailed program
Application Process
Before you start your application process, please prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
- Cover letter describing why you would like to participate in the course (max. 1 page)
- Grade Point Average (GPA) transcript or a written confirmation of the GPA for the last semester signed by your home university authorities
- CEFR B1 English proficiency certificate, for example, we accept TOEFL, CAE, IELTS, or FCE (B2). Alternatively, a letter confirming your English skills, printed on your home university’s letterhead, signed by one of your university lecturers.
Application deadline: June 30, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Students from SWPS University are subject to an internal admission procedure. Watch this space for the relevant regulation – coming soon. Interested parties should contact Professor Anna Gabińska at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Funding
Students who are accepted to the program, can apply for travel and accommodation funding at their home university's ERUA Office.
Meet your lecturers
Borawska-Charko, Magdalena
Specialization
psychologist
First and last name
Magdalena Borawska-Charko
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
Email
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Magdalena Borawska-Charkopsychologist
Gabińska, Anna
Specialization
psychologist
First and last name
Anna Gabińska
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
Email
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Anna Gabińskapsychologist
Kierepka, Małgorzata
Specialization
lecturer in Polish
First and last name
Małgorzata Kierepka
Academic degree or title
M.A.
Email
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M.A. Małgorzata Kierepkalecturer in Polish
Mazurowska, Karolina
Specialization
cross-cultural psychologist
First and last name
Karolina Mazurowska
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Associate Professor
Email
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Position
profesor uczelni
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Ph.D. / Associate Professor Karolina Mazurowskacross-cultural psychologist
Porębiak, Marta
Specialization
psychologist, specilizing in psychotherapy EAP and psycho-oncology
First and last name
Marta Porębiak
Academic degree or title
Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
Role in the Faculty
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Ph.D. / Assistant Professor Marta Porębiakpsychologist, psychotherapist, and psycho-oncology
Online Guest Speakers
Zoja Ghimire, M.A.
Stiftelsen Mangfold i Arbeidslivet (MiA), Norway
Shue Ling Chong, Ph.D.
University of Nottignham, Malaysia
Surabhi Roy, M.A.
University of Nottignham, Malaysia
Speaker TBA
De La Salle University, Phillipines
Organizers
Funding sources
The project is co-funded by the European Union.
Contact
USWPS Office for International Cooperation: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.