Objective 1 (O1): Enhance the capacities of professionals working with migrants in the field of migration psychology. This has been achieved through the training developed and delivered during the project. Objective 2 (O2): Generate scientific-technical knowledge based on the sharing of professional experiences in the field of migration psychology. We have relied on specialized psychologists in this field and the migrants themselves, who have shared their experiences and needs. Objective 3 (O3): Improve the social integration of migrant communities through self-awareness and emotional work in therapy, conducting workshops with them and conveying the benefits of the training to the professionals who assist them. Objective 4 (O4): Promote effective improvement of mental health by raising awareness and disseminating knowledge about migration psychology. Objective 5 (O5): Raise awareness about the importance of mental health care at the European level. This has not only been the case, especially in Spain, Italy, and Germany but the project has had a significant impact in Latin American countries as well.
Mentes Migrantes (01/05/2022-31/07/2023) emerged from the experience of Asociación Unreported, the leading entity in the consortium, in providing support to migrants through a psychological support service. Alongside this organization, the International SDI University of Munich and Babele ODV, a non-profit organization based in Pavia, have participated. All three entities work with migrant communities with different characteristics, but in all of them, the need to address their mental health is evident. However, despite this need, there is scant literature on migration psychology compared to other areas of psychology, and there are not enough professionals to meet the existing demand. With Mentes Migrantes, we have developed and tested a training program for psychologists and other professionals from various fields who work with migrants (social workers, educators, etc.) to equip them with new tools for their daily work with migrants, allowing them to consider this migration perspective in emotional support.