International scientific conference "Consulting with experts: improving the quality of mental health of young people" implemented

An international scientific conference “Consulting with experts: improving the quality of mental health of young people” was held at the UNSA Faculty of Political Sciences, which provided a platform for identifying key challenges and needs of young people in order to develop guidelines and recommendations for improving access to and support for mental health.

The conference had several important goals, including increasing awareness of the importance of mental health, empowering young people through available support resources, reducing the stigma associated with seeking professional help, identifying barriers to accessing counseling, encouraging prevention of mental health problems, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

During 13 presentations, experts in the field of mental health presented various support programs, such as counseling, psychotherapy and group support, and the conference enabled the exchange of experiences and best practices.

The organizational committee consisted of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anida Dudić-Sijamija, president (University of Sarajevo), Prof. Dr. Sanela Šadić, member (University of Sarajevo), Prof. Dr. Maja Laklija, member (University of Zagreb) and Prof. Dr. Anita Burgund Isakov, member (University of Belgrade).

The conference was realized with the support of the cantonal Ministry of Science, Higher Education.