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04.09.2026
Mental Health in Crisis: An Essential Part of Humanitarian Assistance

War leaves consequences that are not always visible. Alongside physical injuries and material losses, people experience anxiety, fear, exhaustion, and the lasting effects of trauma. This is why psychological and psychosocial support is an essential part of humanitarian response and the recovery of affected communities.

Mental health is an important, yet often underestimated, component of humanitarian assistance. The consequences of war extend beyond physical injuries and material losses: traumatic experiences can affect a person’s emotional well-being, relationships, ability to work and study, and capacity to plan for the future.

In a new article, Help psychologist Yana Derzhaka shares her experience of providing psychological and psychosocial support to people affected by the war in Ukraine. The article explores the often invisible consequences of trauma, the needs of internally displaced people and children, and the role of psychosocial support in the recovery of individuals, families, and communities.

The article also addresses a broader question: why mental health should be an integral part of humanitarian response from the earliest stages of a crisis and be considered in the planning and funding of humanitarian assistance.

Read the full article «Mental health in crisis response: An underestimated dimension of humanitarian assistance».

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