FOCUS: A research project on integration
How to live well together
FOCUS in a nutshell
FOCUS is an EU funded research project running from January 2019 to June 2022, led by the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support hosted by the Danish Red Cross with partners from nine countries (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark France, Germany, Ireland, Jordan and the United Kingdom).
It aims to make an impact on both research and practice by understanding and improving the dynamics of integration in Jordan, Croatia, Germany and Sweden. A special emphasis is put on identifying and capitalising on the psychological and social factors that support integration and really help us to live well together.
Therefore, FOCUS
- Maps integration policies and practices and carry out major field studies at four research sites;
- Identifies and pilots innovative practices for social and labour market integration and pilot-tests;
- Engages with policy makers to provide guidance on policy development and programme design.
FOCUS is part of this great webinar by @IFRC_PS_Centre: "#MentalHealth in an unequal world: what brings us together and what sets us apart". On 19 October, @ifrc will conduct a high-level panel discussion about the inequalities around access to MHPSS services, but also the similar challenges that countries face. Update Fundamental Rights Forum 2021: A new toolkit designed to enhance counselling for migrant women who are victims of gender-based violence is the subject of the latest panel at #rightsforum21. Available in 5 languages: . Report Series № 97a: A Toolkit for Enhancing Counselling for Victims of Gender-Based Violence | Heuni heuni.fi "...under the wrong set of social circumstances, everyone is vulnerable to mental health problems." 📢Proud to present part 2️⃣ of the second FOCUS podcast on "Mental health and #psychosocial support in dynamic #integration": https://t.co/ZCHGiKQIiG! We can't wait for the next FOCUS podcast. THANK YOU: @metonimia, Alison Strang, Dean Ajdukovic, @Mrthbrd, @AnoukBoschma 📢Podcast II out now! The 2nd FOCUS Forum "Mental health and #psychosocial support in dynamic #integration" was so rich in insights that we split the podcast up into two parts. #MentalHealth is one of the most neglected areas of public health. Increasing the number of mental health workers, especially during humanitarian crisis, needs to be prioritized on the international agenda. Our 2nd podcast wouldn't be the same without: Guglielmo Schinina @metonimia @UNmigration / Alison Strang @QMUniversity / Dean Ajdukovic @Zagreb_Uni / Martha Bird @Mrthbrd / @AnoukBoschma / @IFRC_PS_Centre On 11-12 October, the @EURightsAgency will host the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021 in Vienna and online. FOCUS will participate in a range of sessions focusing on "People on the Move". #rightsforum21 Last week, FOCUS member Jana Kiralj from Zagreb University presented at the 25th International Scientific Psychology Conference in Zagreb. Her presentation: "Integration of refugees in Croatia: what predicts their feeling of being integrated?" Do you have experience with Problem Management Plus or are you planning to use it? Don't miss out on the training the trainers knowledge exchange organised by FOCUS partner @IFRC_PS_Centre together with @STRENGTHS_proj on 29/9 at 2pm. Find out more here: https://t.co/XNNyuJbQzL The 10th International Congress on Migration and Mental Health is coming up! 2/2 FOCUS partner @BIM_HU_Berlin + @ChariteBerlin offer training sessions (in German) including FOCUS findings: 1/2 FOCUS partner @BIM_HU_Berlin + @ChariteBerlin offer training sessions (in German) including FOCUS findings: FOCUS General Assembly meeting at @IFRC_PS_Centre in Copenhagen: Everybody is happy to meet again in person! Very constructive discussions help to get a clear picture of the last project months ahead of us. #integration #MigrantIntegrationEU #refugees #FOCUSforRefugees
19 October, 14:30-16:30 CET
Register for free: https://t.co/d1G00CpOaK
➡️FOCUS will be represented in the “Europe” session at 15:45 pm. 
More information and registration: https://t.co/WReRnZz17v
#MentalHealthMatters #PSCentre #MHPSS #IFRC
@EURightsAgency @Heuni_institute
#WorldMentalHealthDay: prioritise social justice, not only access to care—a Comment by Soumitra Pathare @netshrink and colleagues. https://t.co/AwdSXo8y5H
Part 1️⃣: https://t.co/UBBNrDZyyk
Part 2⃣: https://t.co/ZCHGiKQIiG
THANK YOU to our amazing speakers!
#mentalhealthmatters #WMHD2021 #PSCentre #IFRC #WorldMentalHealthDay2021
Part 1: https://t.co/UBBNrEh9pS
Part 2: https://t.co/ZCHGiKz6U6
https://t.co/b19Htyq3Xw
Date: Sat. 30 Oct. – Sun. 31 October, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Format: face to face and online (all presentations available to stream live during both days)
https://t.co/LLNKuSoHCR @BathSpaUni
2) „Wie verstehen wir Integration ...?“
Thur, 23 Sept, 3 pm - 5 pm (UTC/GMT +2:00) | https://t.co/XKF8CBWqH7
1) "Erscheinungsformen von Rassismus in Gruppendiskussionen zum Thema Integration"
Wed, 22 Sept, 10 am - 4 pm (UTC/GMT +2:00) | https://t.co/skshiPXg4X
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