On Friday, December 8, 2023, the third live education and workshop from the educational cycle within the project "Being mentally fit is the trend.", which the SDDH implements in partnership with the Dystrophy Association Zagreb (DDZ). For members of DDZ who were prevented from attending the training due to their health condition, as well as due to the expressed interest in mental health topics within SDDH member associations, online monitoring of the training was made possible.

Lecture and practical exercises on the topic "Taking care of mental health – my responsibility" was held by Dragana Budimir, psychologist at SDDH.

In the introductory part of the training, participants were presented with a summary of the topics of previously held lectures with the most important concepts about mental health, mental health protection, stigma and prejudice related to mental health, the impact of stress and strategies for coping with stress, and risk and protective factors.

In the presentation on mental health care as one's own responsibility, it was emphasized that mental health care must be one of basic self-care and should be as important as taking care of your physical health. It involves recognizing and confronting the challenges that affect our mood, attitudes, behaviors, and relationships. A large part of mental health care is based on life skills that can be practiced and honed throughout life, and ways in which it is possible to take some personal responsibility for maintaining your mental health are presented.

Through a practical workshop "My new circle"It is pointed out that mental health care as basic self-care represents the choice and responsibility of every individual - to become aware of the opportunities and possibilities to take care of their mental health within 24 hours of each day. 

In the discussion part, the participants shared their personal experiences, reflections and impressions, and expressed satisfaction with the selected training topics and useful advice, especially the fact that they will be combined into an educational brochure.

The project "Being mentally fit is a hit" was financed from the budget of the City of Zagreb, and approved as part of the Public Tender for Financing Programs and Projects of Associations in the Field of Health Protection from the Budget of the City of Zagreb for 2023.