Early Career Perspectives

Post-War Ukrainа: Psychological and Psychotherapeutic Perspectives

“…The aftermath of a war can has a significant impact on the mental health of the affected population, and it can be challenging for psychologists to provide effective care in such contexts (Birkle, S.M., Vallejo-Valdivielso, M., Martsenkovskyi, D., Yilmaz, H., Sebela, A., Ghosh, S., … Mirković, A., 2019). There are several steps that could be taken to improve the situation for psychologists working with populations affected by war, including (Frankova, I., Vermetten, E., Shalev, A.Y., Sijbrandij, M., Holmes, E.A., Ursano, R., Schmidt, U., Zohar, J., 2022): • Of course, these steps are just a starting point, and addressing the complex challenges facing psychologists in post-war settings will likely require a concerted effort from a range of stakeholders, including government, healthcare organizations, and the public at large.…”