Psychological first aid helping ‘Ukrainians have a future’ in Japan

Psychological first aid helping ‘Ukrainians have a future’ in Japan

Several months have passed since Mariia fled eastern Ukraine for Tokyo. In Japan, she has found physical security and a daily routine, but her emotional and mental well-being sometimes eludes her. “It’s hard to get used to the idea that my relatives in Ukraine have a different daily life from me,” he says. “My worries … Read more

Ukrainians seek to heal war trauma at mental health clinic – Times of India

Ukrainians seek to heal war trauma at mental health clinic – Times of India

KYIV, UKRAINE: After the Russian invasion of UkraineYuriy Makeyev found himself homeless and jobless: a combination of circumstances that brought him to the brink of a nervous breakdown. Now the 48-year-old, who has fled his home in the war-torn east, believes he can return to normal life thanks to a special course of psychological rehabilitation … Read more

500,000 Refugees from Ukraine Have Mental Health Issues, Says WHO

500,000 Refugees from Ukraine Have Mental Health Issues, Says WHO

Around half a million refugees from Ukraine who have fled to Poland need support for mental health disorders, and 30,000 have serious mental health problems, the World Health Organization’s representative in Poland said on Tuesday. Refugees arriving in Poland suffer from a variety of health problems, including diarrhea and dehydration, but the main need is … Read more