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United Minds: A Connected Approach to Trauma, Resilience and Mental Health

"United Minds: A Connected Approach to Trauma, Resilience, and Mental Health" represents an innovative effort within the EUTOPIA Alliance to address significant mental health challenges intensified by global crises like the war in Ukraine, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This community leverages cross-disciplinary expertise from leading European universities to explore the neural, socio-affective, and socio-cognitive mechanisms that underpin trauma and resilience. By marrying academic rigor with real-world application, this initiative seeks to revolutionise mental health strategies and support systems for the betterment of individuals and communities alike. Our comprehensive programme includes hybrid symposia, interactive workshops, and participatory sessions designed to engage a diverse array of participants, including students, researchers, mental health professionals, policymakers, and those with personal experiences of trauma. Together, we aim to foster a deep understanding and cultivate resilience across Europe, setting new standards in mental health education and research. Join us in this vital journey towards a more resilient society.

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Upcoming Events

International Symposium on Trauma, Resilience and Mental Health (May 7–8, 2026, Dresden & online)

The Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Technische Universität Dresden will host an international symposium on May 7–8, 2026, as part of the EUTOPIA Connected Community “United Minds. A Connected Approach to Trauma, Resilience, and Mental Health.”
The symposium will bring together leading researchers and practitioners from across Europe and provide a platform for exchange on current developments in clinical psychology and psychotherapy.
Over two days, the programme will cover a wide range of topics, including socio-affective pathways to posttraumatic stress, trauma and empathy, war-related mental health, childhood adversity, and digital interventions for young people.
The second day will focus on innovative approaches in psychotherapy and neuroscience, featuring contributions on behavioural psychotherapy, neuromodulation and the role of the cerebellum, as well as cognitive biases in trauma-related disorders. The programme will conclude with research on social cognition, followed by interactive workshops and opportunities for informal exchange.
The symposium will take place in Dresden (Falkenbrunnen, Chemnitzer Str. 46) and will also be accessible online, enabling broad international participation.
Researchers, students, and practitioners are warmly invited to attend.

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