Together on the journey: a conference on mental health in the church
We cordially invite you to a conference on the topic of mental health in the church community. It will take place on September 19, 2026 in Prague, Vinohrady.
The Evangelical Church plans to hold its first conference for all those interested in the topic of mental health in the church community on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The conference will take place at the premises of the Evangelical Church in Prague's Vinohrady district. There will be no online connection to the conference.
The program includes three main lectures by mental health experts, and in the afternoon there will be two panel discussions with people with personal experience of mental illness and with people who are involved in the pastoral care of people with mental health problems.
Topics:
- overview of illnesses and their impact on the community in a Christian setting
- Principles of Open Dialogue
- Spirituality and mental health
- Sharing experiences of living with mental health problems
- What we can do for people with mental illness in our community
Lecturers and guests:
- Ivan Ryšavý
- Stanislav Turek
- Jiří Motl
- Hana Karbanová
- people with personal experience of mental illness
The participation fee of 250 CZK covers lunch and all-day refreshments. You can register on this website.