In the Grip of Trauma: How Ukrainians’ Attitudes Toward Mental Health Have Changed

How Ukraine’s “genetic resilience” myth shapes attitudes toward psychotherapy across generations during wartime?

By Olha Yerokhina

The changes brought by the war have affected everyone, but society is adapting unevenly. A significant number of people remain trapped in unprocessed trauma, which has a destructive impact on both physical health and social relationships. In this context, one of the most difficult challenges is overcoming the barriers to professional ps…