The novel, written by professor and author Magdalena Mrčela from Split, is a psychological work that addresses the issue of depression and the taboo topic of youth suicide in a very personal, intimate, and moving manner.
This event was part of the project psychosocial support for young people's mental health "I’m sick of it!", implemented by the Feniks Association, in collaboration with University of Split, and funded by City of Split and Split-Dalmatia County.
In addition to its author Magdalena Mrčela, the presentation featured psychologist Antonia Peroš, head of University of Split’s Career Management Office, and Marina Vidović, president of Feniks. Antonia Peroš, who at her workplace advices students, organizes and runs various activities in career management, generic skills and mental health, spoke at the panel about topics such as young people coping with stress and about caring for their mental health, noting that students are increasingly struggling with issues like social anxiety, sadness and similar.
Marina Vidović presented the project "I’m sick of it," which includes a range of activities for young people aimed at improving social inclusion, as well as their physical, mental, and psychosocial health, focused on mental and psychosocial difficulties.
"This project’s goal of is to contribute to a better quality of life for young people, especially those with psychosocial difficulties, and to support their social integration through activities that empower them psychologically, by using their own skills, creativity, and abilities, as well as create a positive impact and sense of usefulness in the community," Vidović said.
