During my first year away from home as a university student, I felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. Being in a new environment without familiar faces left me feeling isolated and lost. But amidst the solitude, I decided to focus on my mental well-being. I began...
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A school transformed
In the midst of a school filled with bullying and insecurity, a remarkable change took place. A dedicated mental health professional joined our school, becoming a beacon of hope and support. They provided a safe space for us to share our anxieties and fears. With...
From Isolation to Empathy
There was a time when I felt completely lost and isolated. I carried a heavy burden of personal issues, but the thought of confiding in a stranger felt strange and uncomfortable. Doubt and awkwardness clouded my mind as I debated whether to seek help or not. However,...
Overcoming anxiety
During my last year at high school, I was drowning in anxiety and feeling immense pressure. My mind was a mess, tangled with worry. I was afraid to seek professional help because I was worried about what my family and friends would think of me. But as the days turned...
Panic attack
My first contact with a mental health worker was in 2021. In that period the first panic attacks began and I had absolutely no idea how to deal with them. That's why I decided to turn to a psychologist. It wasn't easy at first, opening up so much to someone you don't...
Open up
I am a 20-year-old male and have never had a problem accessing psychological resources.There have been difficult events in my life but I have always had the ability and courage to deal with them. Since about a month ago I started a private psychological process, it is...
Marija Đurđević – Psychologist, youth worker, psychotherapist in education
TranscriptionEN: Hello, welcome to Let’s talk. Today we have with us Marija Đurđević, and we will be talking about youth mental health. Hello, Marija! MĐ: Hello, Nora! EN: How are you today? MĐ: I’m fine today. I’m just on my way from the counselling centre and it’s a...
Shu – Psychologist and youth worker
TranscriptionK: Hi, welcome to the audio podcast of the LETs TALK project. Shu: Hello to you. I am Shu, I am 28 years old and I am a nonbinary person. I use both male and female pronouns but prefer neutral ones. In life I have a background in psychology, one day I...
“Let’s Talk” – workbook to support mental health of young people “No one is you” published
Consortium “Let’s Talk” is pleased to announce that "No one is you! Let's talk about mental health: Workbook for young people" is now published and you can access it here in English and also in Croatian, Greek, Italian and Serbian language here. This publication...
Comprehensive approach to mental health
In June this year, the European Commission published a statement on mental health in which it presented its plan for a comprehensive approach to mental health in Europe. Mental health is an integral part of health in general. It is influenced by various personal and...