Marina Kotrla Topić, PhD, Delivered an Invited Lecture at the Professional Conference Mental Health Without Filters; Osijek, 12/10/2026
Marina Kotrla Topić, PhD, delivered an invited lecture entitled “Avoiding Burnout and Shortcuts: Practical Strategies for Managing Stress, Exams, and Risky Coping Behaviors” at the professional conference Mental Health Without Filters, held on October 12, 2026, at the Faculty of Medicine Osijek to mark World Mental Health Day
The lecture addressed the challenges of student life, strategies for managing stress and exam-related pressure, and the importance of developing healthy coping strategies to maintain mental well-being. Organized by the MEFOS Alumni Club and the Faculty of Medicine Osijek, the conference brought together numerous students, academic staff, and professionals from the Faculty of Medicine Osijek, the Faculty of Kinesiology Osijek, and the Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences. The strong turnout and open discussions once again highlighted the importance of addressing mental health, particularly in the context of academic challenges and future professional life.
