Nezabudka: increasing the psychological resilience of Ukrainian society

Preparing people to approach, assess and provide care during mental health crises

Why Nezabudka?

The World Health Organisation estimates that nearly 10 million people in Ukraine may suffer from mental health disorders as a result of the war.
Approximately 30% of Ukraine’s population suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder due to the ongoing conflict.
The war has put additional pressure on an already stretched mental health system, disrupting much-needed mental health and psychosocial support services for people in need.
The conflict has been accompanied by disinformation campaigns and psychological operations (PSYOP) targeting Ukrainian refugees and the general population. These tactics are intended to undermine the resilience of society, sow discord and erode trust in state institutions, further exacerbating psychological tensions in society.

The Ukrainian case

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a significant impact on the mental health of its citizens. Building on previous findings, we present additional key facts that highlight the psychological burden:

High prevalence of mental health symptoms

The study, conducted between June and August 2022, found that among 1,833 adult Ukrainians, 60.5% experienced symptoms of stress, 62.4% of anxiety, and 58.2% of depression. In addition, 21.8% of participants had signs of insomnia.

57 from 100

Veterans need psychological support

30 from 50

of veterans have considered suicide

The psychological burden of Ukrainian teenagers

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a significant impact on the mental health of adolescents, leading to a significant increase in mental disorders among this population.

80 from 100

of teenagers experience daily stress due to the war

86 from 100

of adolescents feel hopeless and physically exhausted

What does the future hold for Ukraine?

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a significant impact on the nation’s mental health, and forecasts indicate a continued need for comprehensive mental health support in the near future..

Approximately 9.5 million

people will require professional psychological help after the end of the war.

Approximately for 5 years

after the war, psychological healthcare system will be overloaded.

Training

Early intervention saves lives: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) enables you to recognize signs of a mental health crisis, such as suicidal thoughts or severe anxiety, and provide emergency help.

Reduces Stigma: MHFA helps reduce the stigma of mental health by promoting understanding and empathy. When you know how to talk about mental health and offer support, it encourages others to seek help without fear of judgment.

Improves community well-being: By studying MHFA, you become a mental health advocate for your community, workplace, or school. Your ability to provide support during a crisis helps create a safer, more compassionate environment, and improves overall mental health awareness and resilience.

Introductory training: Introductory training is designed to introduce the importance of activism and awareness in responding to psychological disorders. Why it is important to inspire those around you not to miss the first signs of psychological disorders.
Advanced Training: Advanced training introduces the most common symptoms that lead to psychological disorders. This training helps to delve deeper into the symptoms of the disorders in order to better provide first aid or refer the person to the appropriate specialist.
Become a Trainer: This 160-hour training prepares an individual to become a trainer who will acquire a full range of skills to train others on how to provide psychological first aid. (Recommended for team leaders)

MHFA Training program

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