"It's just more convenient for you"
At least 20% of veterans in Ukraine face post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in combat. Veterans are one of the vulnerable groups regarding the development of mental disorders and mental health problems, and therefore require high-quality psychological and psychotherapeutic assistance.
Unfortunately, the activity of psychologists and psychotherapists is still unregulated in Ukraine. The methods that can be used to provide such assistance are not defined, nor are the requirements for the training of specialists who provide it. Therefore, people without the appropriate competencies have access to such activities. The Ministry of Health Order No. 199, which regulates psychotherapeutic and psychological assistance, is outdated. It still defines methods such as "suggestion" and "hypnosis". Professional public associations are the only self-regulating bodies for psychotherapists. However, the state does not recognize them.
Due to such problems, it is easier for some veterans to learn psychological assistance methods in a peer-to-peer format for their comrades, as our video hero, Oleksandr, did.
"Mental Health for Ukraine" (MH4U)
The project aims to improve legislation in this area so that every Ukrainian has access to quality mental health care.
