Authors: Emina Odobašić and Enis Mlivić, BiH
Mental health plays a crucial role in shaping the well-being and academic success of students. However, in the Zenica-Doboj Canton, primary and high school students face significant challenges related to stress, anxiety, and depression, with a lack of systemic support and school psychologists exacerbating the issue.
To address these concerns, Emina Odobašić and Enis Mlivić propose a set of actionable interventions, including:
Mental health workshops for students, offering a safe space for emotional expression and coping strategies.
Online counseling platforms and support networks, ensuring accessibility to professional help.
Think tanks and advocacy initiatives to institutionalize psychological support in schools.
Inspired by successful regional models in Serbia, Croatia, and North Macedonia, these initiatives aim to bring sustainable change to the education system in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
💡 Prioritizing mental health in education will not only benefit individual students but will also contribute to a more supportive and understanding society for future generations!
Read the full policy brief here to learn more about our recommendations.
About authors:
Emina Odobašić, High school student at Prva gimnazija in Zenica, with an interest in social activism
Enis Mlivić, 22, Bachelor of International Relations and European Studies, member of the Assembly of Young Intellectuals of the Circle 99, Youth activist for Human Rights & Political Participation, passionate historian and social science researcher
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