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SMILE has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme (Grant No°101080923).

26/05/2026

🎯 The 7th Mental Health Dialogues!
Today, Dr. Habib Nasser from RDIUP proudly represented the Horizon SMILE project during an inspiring panellist session alongside our European sister projects .

With his extensive background in AI tool development, data analytics, and cross-sector synergies, Habib shared SMILE's vision on a crucial challenge: How can we effectively translate complex academic and technological outputs into meaningful, real-world impact for non-academic audiences?

With EU Tracker ( https://www.eutracker.app/login ), we believe that pushing the boundaries of AI is key to addressing emerging challenges in engaging stakeholders and KER-based dissemination pathway, especially in the crucial sector of healthcare and mental well-being.

A huge thank you to all our sister projects Advance Mental Health, , , , , Net&Me Bootstrap, for the rich discussions and shared commitment to making dissemination actionable and impactful! 🤝🇪🇺

22/05/2026

On 14 May 2026, the Mestna občina Maribor, together with the Upper Secondary School of Traffic Maribor, successfully organised a Mental Health Day dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of young people, parents, and school employees.

The event brought together 320 participants, highlighting the growing importance of open dialogue around mental health in schools and communities.

The programme included expert lectures and interactive workshops covering:
🧠 Youth mental health
📱 The impact of digital technologies and excessive internet use
💬 Stress management and self-confidence
🔍 Early recognition of mental distress
📚 Attention, learning, and focus in a distracted world

Psychologists, mental health experts, educators, and specialists shared practical knowledge and encouraged discussions on creating healthier and more supportive environments for young people.

This initiative, organised within the SMILE project demonstrated the importance of cooperation between schools, local authorities, and mental health professionals in promoting well-being and resilience among youth 🌱

22/05/2026

The Mestna občina Maribor has successfully completed the Smile Workshops programme, focused on strengthening well-being, mental health, communication, and interpersonal relationships.

From December 2025 to May 2026, our partner organised a series of workshops covering:
✔️ Mental health in the workplace
✔️ Stress and emotion management
✔️ Communication and relationships
✔️ Inner stability and resilience
✔️ Coping with difficult life events

More than 100 participants joined the shorter workshop sessions, while around 30 participants actively attended the longer workshop cycle throughout the programme.

The final workshop, “Coping with Difficult Life Events,” took place on 14 May 2026 at Vetrinjski dvor, concluding an impactful learning journey that created open discussions and practical tools for everyday well-being at work.

22/05/2026

⏳ There is not long left for the 7th Mental Health Dialogues! Register now via the link below.

This session brings together perspectives from across 7 Horizon Europe funded projects to explore how academic outputs are disseminated with non-academic audiences to create meaningful and real-world impact.

It’s a chance to see how collaboration across sectors can strengthen mental health impact and make dissemination more meaningful.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from these insights and join the conversation!

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)
👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

Advance Mental Health Net&Me Bootstrap , European Commission

19/05/2026

Our panellist from Sister Project , Rainer Mere is a is a at Nõmme Health Clinic and a project manager at ERSI, specialising in workplace well‑being and organisational mental health. He brings extensive experience in developing and managing worksite wellness programmes, supporting both executives and employees through evidence‑based coaching and tailored well‑being strategies.

He also serves as the iFightDepression tool implementation coordinator within the European project , helping expand access to digital mental health resources across Europe. Alongside his project work, he is a guest lecturer at Tallinn University and an active member of the Union of Estonian School Psychologists, contributing to the advancement of mental health practice and education.

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

Advance Mental Health Net&Me Bootstrap

19/05/2026

Our panelist from sister project , Laura Taylor is a Professor in the School of Psychology at University College Dublin. Her research is framed by an intergroup developmental approach to study risk and resilience processes for in settings of protracted conflict.

Her work has implications for child outcomes, such as aggression, prosocial behaviours and social identity, as well as broader psychosocial processes, such as shared education and intergroup relations, which may fuel or constrain conflict. Toward this end, she studies how and why violence affects behaviours and attitudes related to conflict transformation, primarily during childhood and adolescence.
🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)
👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

🙏 Thanks to the for hosting, and to all co-organising projects: Net&Me Bootstrap , , , , Advance Mental Health and .
🇪🇺 Supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency ( )

13/05/2026

Our panellist from sister project project, Dr. Naim Fanaj is a , , and at Alma Mater Europaea Campus College Rezonanca; Prishtina, Kosovo, with a PhD in . He brings extensive clinical leadership experience, having served for eight years as the Director of the Community Mental Health Service in Prizren, .

A widely published author and frequent speaker at European and global congresses/conferences, Dr. Fanaj’s research interests include , , , , , , and . In addition to his academic and clinical roles, he has acted as a local consultant for the Council of Europe regarding persons deprived of , and has extensively engaged in working groups of the Ministry of Health on the Mental Health Law and clinical guidelines.

He is currently a Principal Investigator for the NGO Për Mendje të Shëndoshë ( ) on the EU Horizon research and innovation projects project and Project, and previously also was PI for in the successful implementation of the and .

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 10:00–11:30 GMT | 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

🙏 Thanks to the for hosting, and to all co-organising projects: Net&Me Bootstrap , , , , Advance Mental Health and .
🇪🇺 Supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency ( )

12/05/2026

Our panelist from sister project , Faith Thompson works at the Trimbos-instituut in the Netherlands as part of the Public Mental Health team, specialising in international mental health policy, interventions, and system change. Her work centres on translating complex mental health concepts and frameworks into clear, practical outputs for policymakers and other key stakeholders.

She leads Policy Translations, Sustainability, and Scale-Up within the project and contributes to several international initiatives, including Joint Action , the project, and the programme in Moldova. She also coordinates, in partnership with EuroHealthNet Group, the Thematic Working Group on Mental Health and previously supported the evaluation of Joint Action .

She holds an MSc in Social Policy and Public Health from Utrecht University and a first-class honours degree in Sociology, specialising in research methods, from the University of Warwick
🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

🙏 Thanks to the for hosting, and to all co-organising projects: Net&Me Bootstrap , , , , Advance Mental Health and .
🇪🇺 Supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency ( )

11/05/2026

Our panellist from sister project Advance Mental Health , Joyce Anne Quinto is a senior science communications specialist with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of , , and . Grounded in development communication, she works behind the scenes of science, supporting researchers in communicating and advocating their work in ways that are accessible, engaging, and meaningful for diverse communities.

She brings expertise in project management, partnership-building, and capacity-building across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe. Currently, she serves as the Project and Communications Manager for the Advance Mental Health project and other initiatives and research projects at the School of Global Health, Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen.

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)
👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

, Net&Me Bootstrap , , , , . 🇪🇺 Supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency ( )

07/05/2026

Our panellist from sister project Net&Me Bootstrap , Sofia Venturini is a PhD student at the University of Hertfordshire. She also serves as the Early Career Network Coordinator for ISSED and the Net&Me Bootstrap Project, where she supports collaboration and development among emerging researchers in the field.🎓

Her background focuses on , with a strong interdisciplinary focus on addictions. Her research interests focus on PUI (problematic or uncontrolled use), with a particular emphasis on understanding its & patterns, risk factors, and potential for developing addictive profiles 📑.

Sofia Venturini will participate in the panel discussion on dissemination beyond academic circles.

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

Net&Me Bootstrap , , , , Advance Mental Health and .
🇪🇺 Supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency ( )

06/05/2026

Our panellist from SMILE, Dr. Habib Nasser, holds a PhD in Mechatronics and Smart Systems, where his research focused on autonomous machines. His academic background and professional certifications, laid the foundation for a strong commitment to advancing in data science and AI. Throughout his career, he has built extensive experience across both and , leading research and commercial projects that have delivered patents, disruptive concepts, and applied technological solutions. His expertise spans , international project coordination, and the creation of cross‑sector synergies.

He is currently the CEO and co‑founder of , specialising in the development of digital technologies, where he leads a dynamic team addressing emerging challenges in rapidly evolving societies. His work is driven by a vision to push the boundaries of and , with a particular focus on applications in the , , and sectors.

🗓️ 26 May 2026 | 🕒 10:00–11:30 GMT | 11:00 - 12:30 CET | 💻 Online (Zoom)

👉 Register: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U_TCRut5S_KuAQMjJceEbQ

Advance Mental Health Net&Me Bootstrap

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