‘Phenomenology in mental health. Transdisciplinary approaches and qualitative research’ – June 9-13, 2025. Venue: Palazzo Trinci in Foligno (PG), Umbria.
Phenomenology in mental health. Transdisciplinary approaches and qualitative research
When: June 9-13, 2025
Venue: Palazzo Trinci in Foligno (PG), Umbria
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Roxana Baiasu, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham (UK)
- Dr. Valeria Bizzari, Husserl Archive, KU Leuven (Belgium)
- Prof. Dr. Matthew Broome, Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham (UK)
- Prof. Dr. Scott D. Churchill, University of Dallas (USA)
- Prof. Dr. Magnus Englander, Malmö University (Sweden)
- Dr. Cecilia Maria Esposito, Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, IRCCS Fondazione Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan (Italy)
- Prof. Dr. Susi Ferrarello, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, California State University (East Bay) (USA)
- Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Fuchs, Heidelberg University Hospital (Germany)
- Prof. Dr. James Morley, Ramapo College (USA)
- Prof. Dr. Giovanni Stanghellini, Universita’ degli Studi di Firenze (Italy)
The aim of the 5 days of Summer School is to explore the critical role of phenomenological approaches in mental health research, emphasizing the importance of transdisciplinary methodologies and qualitative research strategies. By examining the lived experiences of individuals with mental health conditions, contributors are invited to explore a person-centred approach to mental health that transcends traditional diagnostic frameworks.
This call for papers is open to scholars, social workers and mental health professionals working in the interdisciplinary field of phenomenology and mental health.
PhenoLab invite authors to submit two separate files:
> One file, with their short bio and affiliation;
> Another one with 1000 words abstract about themes including, but not limited to, the following:
- variety within phenomenology: historical aspects, key concepts, and advancements.
- challenges in the development of phenomenological method and its application in mental health.
- phenomenological psychopathology.
- critical analysis of the phenomenological method in the clinical settings.
- clinical examples of applying phenomenology in mental health.
- phenomenological interviews.
- phenomenologically informed approaches to qualitative analysis.
- limits of phenomenological approach in mental health.
- transdisciplinary approaches combined with phenomenology in mental health research.
- role of experts by experiences in doing research in mental health.
- discussion of case studies.
Contributions for oral presentations are requested to be sent by email to [email protected] specifying in the subject CALL FOR PAPERS – PHENOLAB SUMMER SCHOOL
The submission deadline is January 15, 2025
Notification of acceptance will be communicated to the authors by email within February 15, 2025
For more info, please visit the website 2nd PhenoLab Summer School in Umbria