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Through research, we strive to better understand the needs and experiences of individuals and groups, the protective and risk factors for mental health, gain insight into the availability and accessibility of services, and develop evidence-based programs aimed at improving mental health. Based on scientific research, we can better understand existing policies and evaluate the effectiveness of their implementation.
PIN conducts applied research with the goal of
- Gaining a better understanding of the experiences and needs of individuals and groups
- Informing service providers, decision-makers, and the broader community
- Developing and improving evidence-based practices and policies for mental health protection
In this way, we ensure the scientific foundation of the programs we implement and the advocacy initiatives we launch.
Core Values and Principles We Follow
- Scientific knowledge belongs to everyone
- Mental health care must be evidence-based
Research Areas
Mental Health in Serbia
- assessing population needs
- evaluating the social determinants of mental health
- addressing stigma related to mental health
Violence Prevention
- assessing individual and societal factors contributing to the occurrence and persistence of violence
- deep understanding of personal and collective experiences
- developing and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions for combating and preventing violence
Service Evaluation
- procena dostupnosti, pristupačnosti, prikladnosti i kvaliteta usluga

Mental Health and Experiences of Vulnerable Groups
- understanding the life experiences and perspectives of vulnerable groups
- identifying risk and protective factors for mental health
- evaluating psychological well-being and quality of life
Trauma and Secondary Trauma
- assessing traumatic experiences and secondary exposure to trauma, their effects, and protective factors in recovery
Mental Health in the Workplace
- evaluating the impact of the work environment on mental health
- informing effective strategies for mental health protection in the workplace
- assessing and preventing secondary trauma and burnout
Istraživačke oblasti
Mental Health in Serbia
- assessing population needs
- evaluating the social determinants of mental health
- addressing stigma related to mental health
Mental Health and Experiences of Vulnerable Groups
- understanding the life experiences and perspectives of vulnerable groups
- identifying risk and protective factors for mental health
- evaluating psychological well-being and quality of life
Service Evaluation
- procena dostupnosti, pristupačnosti, prikladnosti i kvaliteta usluga
Trauma and Secondary Trauma
- assessing traumatic experiences and secondary exposure to trauma, their effects, and protective factors in recovery
Violence Prevention
- assessing individual and societal factors contributing to the occurrence and persistence of violence
- deep understanding of personal and collective experiences
- developing and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions for combating and preventing violence
Mental Health in the Workplace
- evaluating the impact of the work environment on mental health
- informing effective strategies for mental health protection in the workplace
- assessing and preventing secondary trauma and burnout
