TUM4Mind
A conscious approach to one's own mental health is a cornerstone for a high-performance and successful course of studies as well as a sustainable lifestyle. It is our goal to raise awareness and knowledge of the topic of mental health among all TUM students.
Upcoming events in the summer semester 2024
The motto of our program this time is "Mental Health & Sustainability". Because in our eyes, sustainability always starts with ourselves, by being conscious and mindful of our physical and mental resources.
Our five TUM4Mind workshops will take place on and around the "TUM Sustainability Day" in the week of June 10 - 14. Our speakers will provide an overview of the respective topics, encourage reflection and give valuable impulses for strengthening one's own resources and developing individual strategies.
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Our events take place either in person or online via Zoom and last between 90 and 120 minutes. You will find the registration formalities and the link for registration in the respective event description.
Please note: Registration via BayernCollab/Confluence is only possible for TUM students with the TUM Login ID (ab12cde) and works best via the Confluence app or the desktop version. Your registration data is only used for registration and to send you the Zoom link and an evaluation form. You may participate in the Zoom meeting under a different name or anonymously.
TUM4Mind workshops in cooperation with the sustainability week from June 6th to 14th
Date: Monday, 10.06.2024
Time: 9 – 10.30 a.m.
Language of presentation: English
Place: Online via Zoom
Link for registration
Our planet has limited resources, and so does our mind. Mental energy is constantly drained by 'energy monsters' in our daily lives: for example, by high expectations or time pressure, in addition to political uncertainty or the climate crisis. Consequences may include high stress, exhaustion, apathy, or sleeping problems. Utilizing psychological resources in a sustainable way is an important skill for maintaining well-being. Therefore, generating energy from 'renewable fuels' and avoiding one-sided strategies, like numbing through sports or addiction, is crucial. In this workshop, we will identify psychological resources and generate ideas for managing them sustainably.
Speaker:
Marie Bartholomäus is a psychological psychotherapist for cognitive-behavioral therapy and works as the leading psychologist in the KIRINUS day clinic Munich Nymphenburg. She mainly treats patients with burnout, depression, fears and borderline personality disorders. Other areas of interest include autism spectrum disorders and psychosomatic complaints.
Date: Wednesday, 12.06.2024
Time: 2 – 3.30 p.m.
Language of presentation: German
Place: Room 1701, Maschinenwesen, Boltzmannstr. 15, Garching
This is a live event as part of the Sustainability Day at Campus Garching.
Registration is not required, just drop by!
In this workshop the speaker will talk about the effect of a lack of physical exercise and movement on the brain. Why does exercise improve concentration? And how can you make sure you get enough exercise in a busy schedule? You will get answers to these and other questions.
After the theoretical part, he also shows practical exercises and gives tips on how to integrate them into the student's everyday life.
Speaker:
Jürgen Maaßmann is a sports scientist and a former German basketball player. Today he works as a sports teacher, lecturer, sports therapist and coach.
Date: Wednesday, 12.06.2024
Time: 4 – 5.30 p.m.
Language of presentation: English
Place: Room 1701, Maschinenwesen, Boltzmannstr. 15, Garching
This is a live event as part of the Sustainability Day at Campus Garching.
Registration is not required, just drop by!
Breathing techniques have been a central part of the traditional knowledge of yoga. A time-tested, evidence-based breathing technique, Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) has also been found by numerous independent studies to be most effective in enhancing mindfulness, the feeling of connection, work efficiency, and the ability to concentrate, while reducing stress and enhancing overall wellbeing. In this practice session, you will get an introduction to the SKY Breath Meditation and have the opportunity to learn a few simple breathing techniques. To conclude the session there will be a short exchange on the experience and time for questions.
Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Mrinalini (Nalini) Kochupillai is a guest professor of ethics at TU Munich and a certified practitioner and trainer for the Art of Living Happiness Program. In addition to researching legal and ethical issues in emerging technologies, her current research seeks to understand whether and how stress management techniques can support ethical decision-making.
Date: Thursday, 13.06.2024
Time: 6 – 7.30 p.m.
Language of presentation: German
Place: Online via Zoom
Link for registration
The lecture deals with the sometimes very strong feelings that the climate crisis can trigger in all of us: from fear and concern about the future on this earth, to anger at the inaction of important people, to our own feelings of guilt or powerlessness.
Why are these feelings important and how can we deal with them? How can we also grow from these feelings and strengthen our resilience? What can give us courage and perhaps even hope? We will jointly explore these and similar questions during the lecture.
Speaker:
Birgit Zech is a child and adolescent psychotherapist in private practice. She has been a member of the Psychologists/Psychotherapists for Future e.V. association since the end of 2019 as a board member, but also in the press working group and above all in accompanying, advising and supporting people who are committed to overcoming the climate crisis.
Date: Friday, 14.06.2024
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Language of presentation: German
Place: Alte Pinakothek, Barer Str. 27, Munich
Please note: This workshop has a limited number of participants and a special registration period!
You can find information on registration via this link.
In this workshop, we use the eye as a gateway to meditation and mindfulness and choose the path via the paintings of great masters. Their works often conceal a special power. But how do we reveal this, how do we achieve a deeper connection with the individual works and their various aspects such as colors, light effects, expression, emotion and composition?
The "Meditation and Art" approach developed by Andreas de Bruin makes it possible to explore the inner architecture of a work of art. Through analytical observation, you learn to use focus and concentration for your own inspiration and creativity.
Speaker:
Professor Andreas de Bruin’s principal area of research and teaching is mindfulness and meditation, and in particular the effects of these practices on physical, emotional, cognitive and social levels. He also teaches conscious awareness in painting and classical music, giftedness and creativity in general. Andreas de Bruin is the founder and head of the Munich Model “Mindfulness and Meditation in a University Context”. [German]