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Like the previous studies in the SJM series, this study is designed as a standardized survey. It was carried out amongst 1041 adult residents of Slovenia, chosen based on probability sampling. The survey consists of four major thematic sections: a) the longitudinal part with standard SJM questions (Public Opinion Mirror), b) a set of questions on the attitudes towards immigrants and their integration into Slovenian society, c) a set of questions about health and lifestyle, d) a survey on brain health awareness (by the Slovenian Neuroscience Association SiNAPSA). The SJM part ("The Mirror of Public Opinion") mainly covers the following topics: satisfaction with life (cf. self-assessment of one's health, assessment of the household financial situation), interpersonal trust, attitudes towards public institutions and democracy, and value orientations. These questions are part of the longitudinal block of the SJM survey. In addition, the main part of the questionnaire covers two extra topics: the war in Ukraine, and healthy lifestyle (nutritional habits, physical activity, experiences with Covid). The study also incorporates two major extensions. The first extension is a survey on attitudes towards immigrants and their integration. The survey investigates how civic and political participation among immigrants contributes to their successful integration and overall social cohesion. This study is conducted in collaboration between the Institute for Ethnic Studies (Dr. Mojca Medvešek) and the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana. The second extension addresses the problems of neurological health (brain health). The questions evaluate the level of awareness on this issue and the practices of care for one's brain health. Through a better knowledge of the public opinion on this matter, solutions can be sought to better prevent neuropsychiatric diseases. This block of questions was prepared in collaboration with colleagues from the Faculty of Medicine,...