The project responds to societal challenges demanding that an expert of the 21st century is not only competent in his profession, but also acts as a co-creator of the wider society, which he serves through his leadership and responses to the fundamental challenges of the environment. The World Health Organization and other organizations that care for the education of health personnel point out that competencies such as leadership, communication, the use of critical thinking, caring for one's own well-being and mental health are the main competencies of a professional who is able to respond appropriately to social challenges. Teachers equipped with competencies for the 21st century are in urgent needed of in order to better educate the professionals of the future. Main project results are to create, through teacher training for communication, leadership, mental health and teaching critical thinking, long-term teacher training EMPOWER FOR 21 as a long-term mechanism to better prepare teachers to teach professionals in higher education and also at work (development of sustainable teacher training to teach competent professionals in healthcare).
Summary of bilateral results
Having a donor project partner with expertise in mental health, significantly enhanced the project’s overall effectiveness and impact. The collaboration provided valuable insights into mental health education, which was crucial for adapting the curriculum to meet the specific cultural context of Slovenia. The collaboration between the project partners has yielded significant results, one of the main beeing the development of shared publications focused on mental health education. These publications serve as a valuable resource for educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in the field.
By combining resources and knowledge, the partnership has effectively enhanced the understanding of mental health issues and best practices in teaching about them. The success of the shared publications has sparked interest in continuing joint initiatives, ensuring that the knowledge gained and methodologies developed will be utilized in future projects.
This sustained collaboration will further improve the understanding of mental health within the context of Slovenian healthcare, fostering a culture of informed practice and responsiveness to the needs of patients. The partnership has not only strengthened the academic output but has also contributed to a broader dialogue on mental health, ultimately promoting a more integrated approach to mental health education and care in the region. Further scientific collaboration might continue also in the future.
Project details
Project info
Project grant
Grant financing
484000.00€
Final project cost
428724.49€