Full-page interview about Ulysses Syndrome in “El Tiempo”, the most influential newspaper in Colombia. In the interview, Dr Achotegui explains the characteristics of the Syndrome and its relevance in the migratory situation in America. ...
Opening lecture by Dr Achotegui at the Javeriana University of Bogotá at the XII International Congress of the Atenea Network on Mental Health and Migration. The congress was held in person and online, with more than 700 registrations from professionals worldwide, on October 19, 20......
Dr Achotegui published the model of the 7 mournings of migration in 1995. This book collects all the developments of this theory in the 27 years that have elapsed, in which it has become a model that has been widely used, and that has been......
The newspaper “LA NACIÓN” report, one of the most important in Latin America, explains in detail what the Ulises Syndrome consists of, how it differs from other mental health problems experienced by immigrants and what strategies can use by immigrants to overcome it. ...
The psychological situation of refugees and undocumented immigrants who find themselves with no way out is analysed. There is a point where they remain as if they are blocked, confused, not knowing where to turn, but at the same time as if waiting for something......
In an extensive report, the BBC explains what Ulysses Syndrome consists of and offers immigrants a series of valuable strategies to deal with and overcome it. ...
Presentation at the World History Congress, held in Bilbao, of the book on emigration and Basque immigration from a psychological and psychosocial perspective, published by the Department of Basque Studies of the University of Nevada (USA) directed by Xabier Irujo. The book entitled “The Ulysses......
Course in Paris on the Kayak Test, an evolutionary test for the evaluation of the elaboration of stress and grief, took place on June 22 at the Embassy of Mexico in Paris....
Intervention by Dr Achotegui at the Summer School of the Ulysses Syndrome Institute in London on June 17 and 18 with a conference on the Ulysses Syndrome and a workshop on the Kayak Test, an evolutionary test for the study of stress elaboration and the......
Commemoration in London of Ulysses Syndrome Day to make society aware of the challenging conditions in which millions of people live migration today: loneliness, fear, lack of opportunities, and helplessness. This psychic suffering gives rise to the Immigrant Syndrome with chronic and multiple stress or......
The newspaper The Atlantic, one of the oldest and most important in the United States, refers in an article to Dr Achotegui’s theory of the seven migratory griefs....
Dr Achotegui’s class on Ulysses Syndrome at Stanford University School of Medicine Location: Stanford University School of Medicine Topic: Ulysses Syndrome Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022...
People and entities interested in participating in the online counselling session on psychological and psychosocial intervention for Ukrainian refugees, please email info@josebaachotegui.com to send them the link to the meeting. You can also contact our team through the web form:...
Two decades ago, the psychiatrist Joseba Achotegui described a concept that describes the extreme stress that appears among those who, as in Ukraine, are forced into a terrible exodus It is not a mental disorder, the doctor warns about symptomatology that manifests itself in sadness,......
Meta-analysis on Ulysses Syndrome based on 53 articles collected in Google Scholar Summary: in relation to scientific databases with the selection criteria, which meet the two study variables and are prepared from 2015 to 2020, in Spanish or English, in migrant populations over 18 years......
Our time has been called “the age of stress.” But what is stress? The term has been so successful and polysemic that it is often used in different senses. One of its most recognised and used definitions indicates that it is “a particular relationship between......
Inaugural conference of the Congress on Migration and Mental Health at the University of Bath-Spa (UK). Download programme Act at the mouth of the River Thames to pay tribute to the immigrants killed on the migratory routes. Act at London City Council on Ulysses Syndrome......
Participation in a debate on Radio Nacional de España Dr Joseba Achotegui has participated in the debate on Mental Health Day, in the RNE program “No es un día cualquiera”. Listen to the audio: https://www.rtve.es/play/audios/no-es-un-dia-cualquiera/salud-mental-tertulia/6131769/...
10º International Congress of the Athena Network, Association to help immigrants in difficult situations in the health area. University of Bath Spa and Online 30-31 October 2021....
Lectures by Dr Achotegui on Biopolitics and the Ulysses Syndrome in a course organised among others by UNHCR and the University of Berkeley....
Dr Achotegui has been chosen by the students of the Faculty of Social Education and Social Work of the Ramón Llull University of Barcelona as Godfather of the 2020-2021 class...
Lecture of Joseba Achotegui about assessment and intervention of Ulysses Syndrome in the XVI Summer School at the University of Berkeley, on Tuesday 29 June, 9 AM (California time). Location: University of Berkeley Event: XVI Summer School Date: Tuesday 29 June 2021 Time: 9:00 (California......
In the imagination of many Spaniards, Morocco is an exotic, distant country. Especially far away. Now with the crisis in Ceuta, Morocco has entered the living rooms of Spanish homes, but I am afraid that for a short time. It had been so long since......
Lecture by Joseba Achotegui on Ulysses Syndrome at the Stanford University School of Medicine, on Monday, April 26 at 10 am (California time) in the course “Health Challenges of Human Migration” Location: Stanford University School of Medicine Course: Health Challenges of Human Migration Date: Monday,......
Joseba Achotegui Lecture about Ulysses Syndrome Location: School of Medicine, University of Stanford Date: Monday, 26th April Time: 10:00 (California Time, USA)...
The discomfort and psychological suffering generated by the Covid-19 pandemic is being very significant: the impoverishment of broad sections of the population, high unemployment figures, difficulties in the emancipation of young people, anxiety about the future, fear, mourning for the loss of loved ones such......
The great crisis that the Covid 19 pandemic is causing involves a whole series of changes in our society, many of them problematic. One of the areas in which, in my opinion, this change has been noticed is in the situation of immigrants and in......
Dr Joseba Achotegui collaborates, in the article “The political formula of happiness.” Dr Joseba Achotegui shares his opinion on “what obligations does the Government have regarding citizens’ welfare” in the article “The political formula of happiness”, written by Silvia Hinojosa for La Vanguardia. “We are......
Vídeo of Dr Achotegui in Público Televisión in the debate “In defence of the right to mental health”....
Conference “Migration and mental health in a globalised world” JAPAN-SPAIN DAY OF THE ATENEA NETWORK Friday, October 23, 2020 9:15 a.m. Presentation of the conference Francesc Vilurbina, General Director of the Vidal i Barraquer Foundation Josep Ballester, Secretary of GASIR (Group for Assistance to......
The purpose of the IX International Congress on Migration and Mental Health, sponsored by the Athena Network, is to share knowledge and experiences in the management and support of the mental health of the migrants living in an extreme situation. This year’s theme, “Building resilient......
Lecture by Dr Achotegui on Ulysses Syndrome at the XV Summer School of the University of Berkeley 2020. Protecting Migrants and Refugees during pandemics. ...
Interview on Cadena SER Dr. Joseba Achotegui has been interviewed by Lourdes Lancho from the radio program “A Vivir que son dos dias” on Cadena SER. During the interview, Dr Achotegui talks about the Ulises Syndrome and its validity at the time of the COVID-19......
Online Certificate in Psychological First Aid for Migrants, Refugees, and Displaced Persons The 6th edition of this online certificate focuses on Psychosocial Challenges in Times of Pandemic and provides theoretical and practical tools to better serve populations in vulnerable situations, particularly in mobility. This......
The great crisis that the Covid 19 pandemic is generating is bringing to light problematic realities in our society, and one of them is the deficit in the integration policies of immigrants. Because, what kind of information are these citizens receiving in moments like those......
El Dr. Joseba Achotegui moderará el debate “El sistema sanitario en tiempos de pandemia“, organizado por el diario Público y que tendrá lugar el próximo martes 23 de junio en publico.es y en sus redes sociales....
The great crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic is placing biopolitical approaches more than ever at the centre of the social debate. And mental health is a relevant aspect of this debate. Thus, it is common to find information about mental health in the situation of......
For the defenders of the human race, the Covid 19 pandemic is a strong denial, it is a fact that is a clear falsification of racism in the language of Popper. In the face of this pandemic, in the face of this virus that has......
Conference “Migration and mental health in a globalised world” 27th March 2020 Postponed until further notice Auditori CosmoCaixa c/ d’Isaac Newton, 26, 08022 Barcelona Programme 9.00h Accreditations 9.15h Opening Valentí Farràs, Director of CosmoCaixa Francesc Vilurbina, Director of Fundació Vidal i Barraquer Josep Ballester, Secretary......
As the culmination of more than a quarter of intense debate on the networks, the “Mental Health” Forum of the Public newspaper, coordinated by Dr Achotegui, has organized a closing ceremony on Wednesday, March 25th at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas in Madrid. Postponed until......
On Thursday, February 6th, 2020, Professor Joseba Achotegui gave a lecture at the School of Humanities and Social Science of the University of Liverpool....
The recognised North American journal “Psychoanalytic Dialogues – The International Journal of Relational Perspectives” has published the last article from Joseba Achotegui: Migrants Living in Very Hard Situations: Extreme Migratory Mourning (The Ulysses Syndrome). Abstract The article addresses the study of the specific characteristics of......
On 12th November 2019, Professor Joseba Achotegui talked about “the Spanish exile in England” at King’s College in London....
On Wednesday, December 4th, Dr Joseba Achotegui will present the Italian version of his successful book Migratory Intelligence, which has been published by the publishing house “Aracne editrice”. The presentation will be moderated by the psychologist and psychotherapist Sofía Ibarra; Leticia Marin (transcultural and migration......
On September 16, Dr Joseba Achotegui was interviewed by the national newspaper El País. In the interview, Dr Achotegui talks about how after years of direct contact with immigrants in situations of great stress, he described the concept of Ulises syndrome: it is a picture......
Dr Achotegui’s speech at the United Nations. Reading and approval of the manifesto for the right to family reunification and for help to immigrants with Ulysses Syndrome. ...
Next Thursday, October 10, Dr Joseba Achotegui will participate in a session at the UN in New York on the family reunification of immigrants and Ulysses Syndrome. During the presentation, he will deliver, together with other members of the Athena Network, their Manifesto to the......
Dr Joseba Achotegui has published the article “Migrants Living in Very Hard Situations: Extreme Migratory Mourning (The Ulysses Syndrome)” by “Psychoanalytic Dialogues. The International Journal of Relational Perspectives“. The article addresses the study of the specific characteristics of a particular type of mourning, migratory mourning.......
Next May 30, at 5:00 pm, Dr. Joseba Achotegui will give a talk at the University of Oxford, where he will talk about “Immigrants who live in extreme situations: Immigrant syndrome with stress and migratory grief – Ulysses syndrome “ DATA Venue: COMPAS –......
