When does the lecture take place?

The lecture takes place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 5 to 7 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

The event location is the Hebelschule at Engelbergerstraße 2, 79106 Freiburg.

How much is the admission fee?

Participation in the event is free of charge.

Who will speak at the lecture?

Speakers are Prof. Dr. Nicolas Rüsch from the University Hospital Ulm and Dr. Klaus Gauger as a peer, author, and recovery companion.

Who is the lecture aimed at?

The lecture is aimed at those affected, relatives, professionals, and all interested parties who wish to better understand mental illnesses and reduce prejudice.

What topics are at the forefront?

The focus is on the causes and consequences of stigmatization and self-stigmatization, as well as practical ways to destigmatize and achieve greater societal acceptance.

Stigma in Mental Illnesses

Name: Stigma in Mental Illnesses
Start: 2026-10-14T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Hebelschule

Understanding Stigma, Reducing Prejudice: An Evening for More Acceptance

How do prejudices against people with mental illnesses arise – and what concrete help is there? The lecture Stigma in Mental Illnesses invites you to the Hebelschule Freiburg on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Prof. Dr. Nicolas Rüsch and Dr. Klaus Gauger will explore the topic from both a professional and personal perspective.

Expert Knowledge Meets Personal Experience

Prof. Dr. Nicolas Rüsch is a professor of Public Mental Health and senior physician at the University Hospital Ulm. He explains the causes and consequences of stigmatization and presents practical ways to destigmatize. Dr. Klaus Gauger brings an experiential perspective as a peer, author, and recovery companion.

An Event Experience with Social Significance

The evening is aimed at those affected, relatives, professionals, and anyone who wants to advocate for a more inclusive society. The focus is on a deeper understanding of stigma and self-stigmatization, as well as concrete approaches that individuals and communities can use to reduce prejudice.

Organization and Event Framework

The event takes place as part of the World Week of Mental Health. It is organized by the self-help group of people with psychiatric experience in Emmendingen in cooperation with the Recovery College Southern Baden and the city of Freiburg. The event management combines expert information, personal experience, and open exchange about mental health.

Who is the Lecture Suitable For?

Individuals with their own psychiatric experiences, relatives, professionals, and interested parties are welcome. The event creates space for information, reflection, and new impulses in dealing with mental illnesses and social exclusion.

Conclusion: Together Against Exclusion

Visitors can expect an informative and encouraging evening featuring scientific insights, personal experiences, and concrete ideas for greater acceptance. Those who want to better understand mental illnesses and actively contribute to a more inclusive society will find this lecture in Freiburg to be an important impulse.