What Is an Adolescent Trying to Say: A Psychological Understanding of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Faculty of Organizational Studies “Eduka” announces a highly relevant guest lecture addressing one of the most sensitive issues of contemporary adolescence.
Under the title “What Is an Adolescent Trying to Say: A Psychological Understanding of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury”, the lecture will be held on March 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Lecturer
Dr. Jasminka Marković, MD, PhD, specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry, senior consultant and psychotherapist with extensive clinical experience, will focus on a developmentally grounded understanding of self-injury as a specific form of emotional communication in adolescents. This topic carries particular weight in a time marked by increased developmental pressures, digital influences, and a rise in emotional difficulties among young people.
Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of developmental crises during adolescence and the internal conflicts underlying risky behaviors. The lecture also offers important implications for clinical, counseling, and educational practice.
About the Lecturer
Dr. Marković has more than twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Clinical Center of Vojvodina. She also served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad, where she contributed to the education of future mental health professionals.
She is a certified family therapist and author of numerous professional and scientific papers. She currently practices at the “Krug” Child Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Clinic in Novi Sad.
Target Audience
The lecture is primarily intended for psychology students, as well as for anyone interested in contemporary challenges in youth mental health. A strong interest from students and the professional community is expected for this highly relevant topic.
With this event, Eduka continues to address key issues in modern psychological practice and to provide students with opportunities to engage with leading experts in the field.
