Mental Health Training for Teachers and School Staff: an Erasmus+ Course
A practical mental health training for teachers and school staff: how to recognise students who are struggling, support them, and build a safe classroom where well-being comes first. 100% fundable by your Erasmus+ grant and run by an accredited provider — accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, holding an Erasmus+ accreditation and ISO 9001 certified. We handle all the Erasmus+ paperwork, from preparation to dissemination, so you just book your flights.
“It was also a very practical course, where we could experience some activities.”
What is an Erasmus mental health course for teachers?
An Erasmus mental health course for teachers is a fully-funded professional development programme, delivered abroad under Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1), that helps teachers and school staff promote students’ well-being and respond to mental health difficulties. Mental health shapes how students learn, relate to others and succeed at school, and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has stressed the role of schools in promoting it — yet much remains to be done across Europe. Teachers are on the front line: here you learn how to spot early signs, support students and build a classroom climate that fosters awareness and resilience.
Below you’ll find who it’s for, what you’ll be able to do, how the week is run, why teachers rate ELA 5/5, and how your Erasmus+ grant covers it all. With ELA you get a genuine guarantee of quality — full compliance with Erasmus+ quality standards, real networking with peers, and end-to-end support from enrolment to the dissemination of your project — plus skills you learn in a practical way and can use as soon as you’re back.
Who it’s for — and who it’s not
This course is open to all education professionals who play a key role in supporting the mental health and well-being of learners: teachers at every school level, school principals and headmasters, school counsellors, psychologists, social workers, VET and adult education staff, and anyone else who works with learners on a regular basis. Participants come from all Erasmus+ eligible countries and should already hold an Erasmus+ grant for KA1. A single session may bring together teachers and staff with different roles — part of what makes the networking so valuable.
It’s probably not the right fit if…
- you’re looking for a purely theoretical course — this one is hands-on, with practical activities every day;
- you don’t have, and aren’t applying for, an Erasmus+ grant;
- your English is below B1 — you don’t need to be a native speaker and our trainers actively help, but you need a working level to take part and collaborate;
- you need a clinical or therapy qualification — this course is about the educator’s role in prevention, early identification and support, not diagnosis or treatment;
- you mainly want tools to manage your own stress and conflicts at work → Stress and Conflict Management: the way to resilience and satisfaction is a better fit; if bullying is your main concern, see How to prevent bullying and cyber bullying in schools and promote social emotional learning.
Mental health training for school staff: what you’ll be able to do after the course
Concrete strategies for your students and your school, practised in class activities — not a one-size-fits-all lecture.
Spot the signs early
Recognise common mental health issues and risk factors at school, and know how to identify and support students who are struggling.
Build a safe, supportive classroom
Use emotional intelligence, empathy and active listening to create trustful relationships and a classroom where students feel safe.
Ease stress and anxiety
Apply cognitive and behavioural strategies, relaxation and mindfulness activities to help students manage stress and anxiety at school.
Your Erasmus+ week, day by day
Below is the standard indicative programme, personalised on participants’ needs and professional profiles. You can arrive the day before the course starts and leave the day after it ends, for smoother travel. Tap a day to expand.
Day 1 — Welcome & introduction
- Participants’ arrival
- Course introduction
- Schools’ and institutions’ presentations & best-practice sharing
- Walking tour of the host city
Day 2 — Mental health at school today
- Team-building exercises
- Needs and expectations evaluation
- Mental health in schools: the current challenges in Europe
- The role of teachers in prevention and early identification
- Core values and characteristics of a mental health-promoting school
Day 3 — Development, risks & awareness
- From childhood to adulthood: stages of development and the main challenges
- Common mental health issues at school and risk factors
- How to build mental health awareness in the classroom
- Best practices to promote well-being and mental health in school
- Cultural activities in the host city
Day 4 — A safe, supportive classroom
- How to create a safe and supportive classroom environment
- The role of emotional intelligence, empathy and active listening
- Practical activity: promoting emotional awareness
- Practical activity: enhancing trustful relations and empathic responses
- Optional cultural visit outside the host city
Day 5 — Bullying, stress & anxiety
- One of the main challenges: the bullying phenomenon
- Practical activities to raise awareness of bullying and cyberbullying
- How to help our students manage stress and anxiety at school
- Cognitive and behavioural strategies for stress management
Day 6 — Mindfulness & school programmes
- Benefits of mindfulness in promoting mental health
- Mindfulness in the classroom: how to reduce students’ anxiety
- Practical activity: mindfulness meditation
- The therapeutic benefits of sharing stories
- School mental health programmes
- Farewell dinner
Day 7 — Follow-up, certification & departure
- Discussion of future cooperation and planning of follow-up activities
- Exchange of best practices and experiences
- Course round-up and final evaluation
- Validation of learning outcomes and certification ceremony
- Additional training session tailored to specific needs
- Participants’ departure
Pick your Erasmus+ date and European city
Courses run throughout the year in Bologna, Palermo, Tenerife, Athens, Porto and Zagreb — so you can match your mobility to your school calendar and choose the destination you’ll love.
We keep each session small on purpose — limited places per date, so the group stays collaborative and the trainer can follow everyone. Some dates below may already be fully booked: once a session fills up we can’t add participants. If a date is confirmed or open for enrolment, pre-register now to hold your place while your paperwork is finalised — pre-registration doesn’t commit you, it just keeps your seat until you confirm.
A confirmed session is guaranteed to run: it is never cancelled.
All courses are hosted and delivered by local Academies accredited by Erasmus Learning Academy and legally established in the country where the course takes place, in full compliance with Erasmus+ requirements and quality standards.
| Location | Starting Date | Ending Date | Status | Pre-registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | 06/12/2026 | 12/12/2026 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Bologna | 06/12/2026 | 12/12/2026 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Tenerife | 13/12/2026 | 19/12/2026 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Porto | 13/12/2026 | 19/12/2026 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Tenerife | 17/01/2027 | 23/01/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Bologna | 24/01/2027 | 30/01/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Porto | 31/01/2027 | 06/02/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Athens | 31/01/2027 | 06/02/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Palermo | 07/02/2027 | 13/02/2027 | Confirmed | Hold your spot — free |
| Tenerife | 21/03/2027 | 27/03/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Bologna | 11/04/2027 | 17/04/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Palermo | 23/05/2027 | 29/05/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Zagreb | 23/05/2027 | 29/05/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Tenerife | 30/05/2027 | 05/06/2027 | 2 more participants to confirm | Hold your spot — free |
| Bologna | 20/06/2027 | 26/06/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Palermo | 18/07/2027 | 24/07/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Tenerife | 01/08/2027 | 07/08/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Athens | 01/08/2027 | 07/08/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Bologna | 22/08/2027 | 28/08/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Zagreb | 29/08/2027 | 04/09/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Porto | 05/09/2027 | 11/09/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Tenerife | 19/09/2027 | 25/09/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Palermo | 10/10/2027 | 16/10/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Bologna | 24/10/2027 | 30/10/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Bologna | 28/11/2027 | 04/12/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Palermo | 28/11/2027 | 04/12/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
| Tenerife | 28/11/2027 | 04/12/2027 | Open for Enrollment | Hold your spot — free |
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Add a second topic in the same city, the week before or after: one 10-day Erasmus+ course, one certificate, the same hotel.
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Why teachers choose this Erasmus+ mental health course
Designed around what matters most to Erasmus+ teachers: quality, simplicity and real classroom value.
100% Erasmus+ quality standards
Fully compliant with Erasmus+ quality standards and accredited for KA1 — your mobility is in safe, recognised hands.
We make Erasmus+ effortless
From the invitation letter to the Mobility Agreement and certificates, we prepare your documents and guide every step — so you sleep easy.
Sharing with fellow colleagues
Exchange ideas, share best practices and innovate together with educators from across Europe.
Practical, never just theory
Hands-on activities and group work — you build materials you can reuse, with the participant at the centre, not the trainer.
Support through to dissemination
We stay with you after the course too: dissemination video, articles and help sharing your Erasmus+ project.
Trusted & accredited
Recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education, ISO 9001 certified, 4.9/5 on Trustpilot and 5/5 on Google.
Teachers who took this Erasmus+ course, in their words
“The course was very interesting and made me reflect more on the issues studied. It was also a very practical course, where we could experience some activities. The atmosphere was very nice and I felt really comfortable.”
“The course taught me something new and also I reminded myself about some methods I forgot — about self care, mental health wellness, bullying in school and how to cope with stressful situations.”
“My experience with Erasmus Learning Academy was excellent from beginning to end. Everything was very well organised and the communication was clear, professional and efficient. The course was highly relevant, interesting and enriching, both professionally and personally. The trainers were knowledgeable, supportive and engaging, and the activities were well planned and meaningful. (…) I would highly recommend Erasmus Learning Academy to anyone looking for a high-quality, well-organised and enriching learning experience.”
Methodology, approach & learning outcomes
Methodology & approach
Our methodology is highly practical and participant-centred, in line with Erasmus+ quality standards: real-job examples, case studies, simulations, learning-by-doing, group and peer activities, and best-practice exchange among participants. Daily wrap-ups and brief evaluations keep the programme tailored to your group, and the multinational training team gives the course a genuine European dimension.
About the programme
Addressing mental health in schools is crucial: it affects students’ learning, social interactions, academic success and overall quality of life. This Erasmus+ mental health course equips teachers and school staff with the knowledge, skills and tools to understand the challenges students face today, identify and support those experiencing emotional difficulties, and promote well-being across the whole school environment.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the main challenges in Europe concerning mental health in schools
- Explore the critical role schools play in mitigating these challenges and preventing negative life outcomes linked to mental health problems in students
- Learn how to identify and support students who are experiencing mental health problems
- Create a positive and supportive classroom environment, based on empathetic relationships and social-emotional learning
- Apply stress management tools to typical education situations (e.g. the parent-teacher relationship, bullying)
- Lead simple relaxation, visualisation and mindfulness activities to ease students’ anxiety
- Exchange good practices and discuss challenges with fellow colleagues and the course trainers
- Network with individuals and organisations working in education across Europe
Every course is built to fit 100% within your Erasmus+ grant.
Everything that comes with your Erasmus+ place
We’re with you all day
A real person on chat before, during and after your mobility — questions answered fast.
Built to be Erasmus+ funded
Eligible for KA1 grants and designed to fit within your funding.
Flexible by design
Change dates or details easily — we keep restrictions to a minimum.
More than a classroom
Coffee breaks, networking meals and cultural moments are part of the experience.
An Erasmus+ compliant certificate
Includes the learning outcomes and every element your National Agency needs — plus the Europass Mobility document when your school opts in.
Dissemination made easy
A wrap-up video and help telling the story of your Erasmus+ project.
Why teachers trust Erasmus Learning Academy
One of Europe’s top Erasmus+ training providers since 2013, with 3,000+ teachers trained every year, 12,000+ in total, and top reviews on Trustpilot and Google. We support you through the whole journey — enrolment, documents, the course itself, and dissemination of your Erasmus+ project.
Real reviews from Trustpilot & Google
Life at our Erasmus+ courses
The trainers who guide your Erasmus+ course
These are some of our main teacher trainers across our European destinations. Behind every course there’s also a wider team of trainers, educators and administrative staff who support your Erasmus+ mobility from enrolment to dissemination.
Erasmus Learning Academy across the EU’s official platforms
Explore our funded projects, course catalogue and community profiles on the European Commission’s official platforms.
Erasmus+ Projects
School Education Platform
EPALE
eTwinningHow Erasmus+ funding works — and what it costs
Erasmus+ is an EU programme that covers 100% of your teacher training abroad. Here’s how the grant works, and how our prices are built to fit within it.
What is Erasmus+ KA1?
How much money does Erasmus+ give?
Who is eligible?
How does the application work?
Is it really free?
What it costs
Teachers, trainers, headmasters and any other staff of education organisations are eligible for an Erasmus+ grant that covers all the costs of attending our training courses — travel, board and lodging, cultural activities and all fees. Our courses are tailored to be fully funded by Erasmus+, with different options to ensure the best comfort and quality at a price that stays within the grant.
We offer our courses in two packages. The Standard Package brings together training and accommodation in the same venue, with networking meals and cultural visits provided by us and fully covered by Erasmus+ funding — so you simply organise your international flights and rely on us for everything else. If you prefer to book your own room, the Essential Package (no accommodation) includes everything except accommodation and meals. We recommend the Standard Package: staying where the course takes place makes logistics, networking with fellow participants, safety and timing much easier.
The Standard Package costs EUR 1,415 in Bologna, EUR 1,235 in Palermo and Zagreb, EUR 1,265 in Tenerife, EUR 1,215 in Athens and EUR 1,335 in Porto. This price includes the course fee, certification and support fee, accommodation in a single room, breakfast, 2 coffee breaks per day, full board (in Bologna) or 3 networking meals (in the other locations), a walking tour in the venue’s city and a sum-up dissemination video.
You can stay in a single or a double room — whichever you prefer — and we can also arrange accommodation for people or relatives accompanying the participants.
Sending several colleagues? One contact, every document.
You coordinate your school’s Erasmus+ mobility on top of a full timetable. We take the paperwork, the logistics and the follow-up off your desk — for one teacher or for your whole staff.
- One dedicated contact person for your whole group, from enrolment to dissemination
- Every document your project needs: Mobility Agreements, invitation letters, detailed programme, certificates, Europass Mobility on request — and anything else your National Agency asks for
- Several sessions in the same week, so more colleagues can go at the same time — up to 3 per organisation in each session, so every group stays genuinely international
- Waiting for project approval? Pre-register now and cancel at no cost if your project is not approved
- Free rescheduling up to two months before the course, a flexibility many providers don’t offer
Email us about your group → (info@erasmuslearningacademy.eu)
Practical details
Language & accessibility
Held in English (B1+ recommended). Most participants are non-native speakers; clear language, written materials and peer support make everything accessible.
Food, accommodation & accompanying people
We cater to specific dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free and more). We can also arrange accommodation for accompanying people and family members — spots are limited, so pre-register early to secure yours.
How many funding days to request
We recommend requesting 9 days of individual support — 7 for the course plus 2 for travel — so you can plan your stay with more flexibility and enjoy every cultural activity, from the first day to the last.
Cancellation & reschedule
Choose our fully refundable option and we refund everything if you cancel. With the standard option you’re still covered: free rescheduling at any time for force majeure (serious illness, family emergencies), and no fee for reschedules requested at least 2 months before the course.
Is this mental health course for teachers right for you?
Do I need a background in psychology?
Is this a clinical or therapy training?
I teach in primary school. Is it right for me?
Your Erasmus+ course questions, answered
How do I know this is a high-quality Erasmus+ programme?
My English is B1 — will I manage?
Is the course practical or theoretical?
Can I bring a partner or family member, and do you handle special diets?
Is there an official certificate?
What about paperwork and documents?
Do I need a visa or an invitation letter?
Do you have any accreditation?
What makes a course certificate valid for Erasmus+?
How can I be sure a course is really Erasmus+ compliant?
Is the course provider legally established in the country where the course takes place?
What if my National Agency asks for specific extra documents?
Are your courses fully funded by Erasmus+?
Why choose the Standard Package?
Can I pre-register now and confirm later?
Can I book accommodation through you?
What’s your cancellation and reschedule policy?
- Force majeure (serious illness, family emergencies): free rescheduling, whatever the timing
- Cancellation at least 4 weeks before the course: 80% refund · at least 7 days before: 50% refund
- Rescheduling (requested by email) at least 2 months before: free · at least 15 days before: 20% fee · at least 48 hours before: 40% fee
Can a colleague take my place if I can’t travel?
Do you provide a signed contract and an invoice?
Still have questions?
Talk to a real person about funding, dates or paperwork — we usually reply within a day.
Book with confidence: your booking is protected
Your Erasmus+ project doesn’t have to be approved yet. These are the booking terms on every ELA course.
- Book before your project is approvedIf your Erasmus+ project isn’t approved, you cancel for free.
- Nothing to pay to pre-registerPre-registration only holds your place. The invoice comes after the agreement with your organisation.
- Fully refundable optionWant zero risk? Ask for the fully refundable option when you book: if you cancel at least 48 hours before the course, you get all your money back.
- Free name changes, any timeIf a colleague can’t travel, change the participant’s name for free, even without notice.
- Free reschedulingEven without the fully refundable option, moving to another date is free if you let us know at least 2 months before the course. With later notice you can still reschedule, for a small fee.
- 80% back if you cancelCancelling is rare, but if you must: tell us at least 4 weeks before the course and you get 80% of the cost back.
- Free rescheduling for force majeureIf force majeure, as defined by the Erasmus+ rules, prevents your mobility, rescheduling is free, whatever the notice.
- No late-registration feeRegistering close to the start date? There’s no penalty for booking late.
Reserve your spot — it’s free
Pre-registration commits you to nothing — it simply holds your place while we confirm the session and prepare your Erasmus+ documents.
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