1. Between trauma and resilience among Ukrainian migrants - an ecological model of the derminants of mental health among Ukrainian war refugees in Europe : a cross-sectional studyMałgorzata Szkup, Artur Kotwas, Karmen Erjavec, Sabina Krsnik, Olga Fedortsiv, Emilia Burbela, Sanja Stanisavljević, Elena Rousou, Agnieszka Kleszcz, Rita Fernandes, Marzena Mikla, Paraskevi Charitou, Beata Karakiewicz, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: trauma, resilience, mental health, Ukraine, war refugees, ecological models, Europe
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2. Trauma, distress, and resilience among Ukrainian migrants : mental health and cultural contexts in EuropeMałgorzata Szkup, Sabina Krsnik, Olga Fedortsiv, Sanja Stanisavljević, Elena Rousou, Emilia Burbela, Agnieszka Kleszcz, Rita Fernandes, Marzena Mikla, Panagiota Ellina, Paulina Zabielska, Pedro Melo, Karmen Erjavec, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: mental health, social support, psychological distress, resilience, migration, Ukraine
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3. The Virtual reality as an innovative therapeutic tool in primary schoolsAnja Janko, 2026, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Opis: The research paper examines the use of virtual reality (VR) as an innovative therapeutic tool to reduce school-related anxiety for children in primary school. It focuses on simulating stressful school scenarios (such as
entering a new school, finding a classroom, or speaking in public) in a safe and controlled environment under the guidance of a therapist. The study aims to evaluate how effective VR is in lowering anxiety levels and to explore therapists' views towards the use of virtual reality as a therapeutic tool. Findings indicate that VR therapy can significantly reduce anxiety while also enhancing social skills and boosting self-confidence among pupils. Although therapists see VR as a valuable tool, they highlight the need for clearer guidelines to effectively incorporate it into therapeutic practices. The research highlights the importance of tailoring VR content to the needs of children with various learning and social challenges. Despite these challenges, VR represents an important step forward in therapeutic approaches, as it allows students to gradually adapt to stressful situations without pressure from the real world.
Ključne besede: virtual reality, school anxiety, primary education, therapy, mental health
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4. How internet use relates to mental health in older adults: findings from the Czech Republic and the Republic of SloveniaMonika Klun, Tomáš Doseděl, Peter Seljak, Barbara Grintal, Zdenka Milič Kavčič, Jana Goriup, Voyko Kavcic, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Objectives: Older adults face challenges in digital engagement, which may be linked to mental health. This study examines associations between Internet use and mental health indicators—depression, loneliness, and well-being—among older adults in the Czech Republic and the Republic of Slovenia, using data from the SHARE Wave 8 survey. Methods: A sample of 5,201 adults aged 50 + (2,706 Czech, 2,495 Slovenian) was analyzed. Internet use in the past 7 days was the dependent variable. Depression (EURO-D), loneliness (Three-Item Scale), and well-being (CASP-12) served as key independent variables. Binary logistic regression was used, controlling for age, gender, education, and partnership status. To address missing data and enhance analytical robustness, a 1-to-many imputation approach was applied. Results: Internet use was positively associated with higher well-being and negatively associated with depression and loneliness in both countries. These associations were stronger in the Republic of Slovenia as compared to the Czech Republic. Age and education were the most significant control variables. Women and individuals living alone in the Republic of Slovenia were less likely to use the Internet. Conclusion: The findings indicate that mental health is significantly associated with Internet use in both countries, though to different degrees, suggesting that national context moderates the relationship between mental health factors and digital engagement. Nonetheless, the binary measure of Internet use represents a limitation, as it does not capture frequency, intensity, or type of online activity. Interventions promoting digital literacy—particularly among older adults with poorer mental health—could enhance digital inclusion and well-being in aging populations.
Ključne besede: share, internet use, older adults, mental health, depression, loneliness, well-being
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5. Promoting mental health literacy of 13–16-year-old students : a systematic reviewAino Asplund, Maika Kummel, Camilla Laaksonen, Karmen Erjavec, Evanthia Sakellari, Elina Santala, Joonas Korhonen, 2025, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Purpose: The global rise in mental health challenges among adolescents has led to the development of targeted interventions, including those designed to promote young people’s understanding and awareness of mental health. This systematic review aims to identify and evaluate interventions implemented among secondary school students with the goal of enhancing mental health literacy, and to assess their effectiveness in achieving this outcome. Methods: This review was partially aligned with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Studies were retrieved from four electronic databases—CINAHL Complete, PubMed, Academic Search Elite, and ERIC—and supplemented by a limited number of relevant studies identified outside the systematic search. The analysis focused on the content, delivery, design, evaluation methods, and outcomes of mental health literacy (MHL) interventions conducted in secondary schools internationally. Results: A total of 16 articles met the inclusion criteria. The articles described a variety of different MHL interventions (n = 12). The findings indicate that school-based MHL interventions have a positive impact on students’ knowledge and understanding of mental health, but stigma reduction demonstrated less consistent effects. Study population, country, intervention content, delivery, methods, outcome measures, sample sizes and participants’ age range varied notably across the studies. Conclusions: Based on the evidence synthesized in this review, school-based MHL interventions appear to be effective and may serve as a valuable component in broader efforts to promote mental health in adolescence. These findings reinforce existing evidence and provide a foundation for practical implications, but future research is highly recommended for a more solid base of evidence.
Ključne besede: mental health literacy, mental health promotion interventions, secondary school students
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6. Spopadanje z izzivi: raziskovanje strategij soočanja in odpornosti med ukrajinskimi vojnimi begunci v SlovenijiMaryna Tolmacheva, 2025, ni določena Opis: Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, millions of Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes. Some sought refuge in Slovenia, where this study investigates their psychosocial challenges, coping strategies, and subjective mental health. Based on qualitative interviews with 16 participants, the research provides insight into the lived experiences of displaced Ukrainians. In parallel, the study critically examines the broader concept of "Ukrainian resilience," questioning whether it represents genuine adaptive capacity or functions as a rhetorical device that shifts responsibility from structural support to individual perseverance.
Consistent with findings across Europe and in Slovenia, the results reveal complex psychosocial challenges, including war-related distress, post-migration stressors, and structural barriers related to employment, housing, and healthcare. Participants employed a range of coping strategies, with emotion-focused approaches (e.g., social support, acceptance, distraction) more common than problem-focused ones. While many demonstrated resilience, instances of maladaptive coping (e.g., avoidance) suggest resource depletion and chronic stress, reinforcing the need for targeted psychosocial support. Mental health concerns were widespread, including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and somatic distress, often exacerbated by limited access to formal care. The findings are interpreted through established theoretical frameworks, including Lazarus and Folkman’s transactional model and Hobfoll’s conservation of resources theory. These emphasize the dynamic interaction between individual resources and environmental demands. Aligning with Miller and Rasmussen’s work, the study confirms that forced displacement experience and adaptation are shaped by both pre- and post-migration factors.
Ultimately, the study argues for a nuanced, context-sensitive understanding of resilience and calls for systemic, integrative policies that move beyond individualistic narratives. It offers practical insights for mental health professionals, policymakers, and those implementing integration programs committed to supporting displaced populations in sustainable and inclusive ways.
Ključne besede: Ukrainian refugees in Slovenia, resilience, psychosocial challenges, coping, mental health
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