Intellectual Output 1

Methodological guide on EMPOWER.Ment: from inspiration to impact – a guide to incorporate the results into everyday life, clinical practice, support and services

The first output is a set of guidelines on the project EMPOWER.Ment and its core subjects, from its inspiration and creation to its monitoring and evaluation, as well as presenting ways for volunteers, families/friends, trainees/students, professionals, and peers who support and/or work with people with smh difficulties, so as to:

  • Become familiar with all features and elements of the project, severe mental health difficulties and inclusion
  • Get to know all recent evidence and good practices that are related to inclusion in severe mental health difficulties
  • Learn about available resources in the field of mental health through an inclusive point of view
  • Understand how to practically incorporate this new approach in their practice while working/supporting people with mental health challenges/ or difficulties
  • Network with organisations and/or people that have similar interests and experience
  • Find peers and support through their everyday practice

At the same time, the guide can be useful to youth workers, trainers, professionals in mental healthcare, policy makers and other interested parties.