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Ukraine Prioritizes Mental Health Amid Ongoing War Crisis

9/28/2025

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Ukraine is transforming its mental health services amid war, addressing Europe’s largest crisis since WWII.
The How Are You? program, led by First Lady Olena Zelenska, integrates mental health across society.
It aims to support veterans, families, and children, making mental health central to recovery.
Ukraine’s civil society remains resilient, while regional NGOs face funding pressures and external repression.

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Story summary

Ukraine is transforming its mental health services amid war, addressing Europe’s largest crisis since WWII.
The How Are You? program, led by First Lady Olena Zelenska, integrates mental health across society.
It aims to support veterans, families, and children, making mental health central to recovery.
Ukraine’s civil society remains resilient, while regional NGOs face funding pressures and external repression.