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Ukrainian civilian mental health crisis
Overview
Research published in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology has identified a significant mental health crisis among civilians in government-controlled regions of Ukraine. A study involving over 2,500 adult residents found that 31.2% of respondents meet the clinical criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex PTSD (CPTSD). This figure is noted to be more than three times the global average.
The data indicates that over 90% of participants experienced at least one traumatic event during adulthood, with more than 70% reporting bombings or attacks in their residential areas. The psychological burden is attributed to the continuous shelling, displacement, and destruction of communities following the 2022 invasion. Additionally, research from the World Health Organization suggests that over 70% of respondents reported symptoms of anxiety, depression, or intense stress within the previous year.
Entities
World Health Organization · Ukraine · King's College London · King’s College London · Cooperation and Conflict in Eastern Europe
Timeline
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesUkraine civilian mental health crisis: 31.2% suffer from PTSD
A study shows 31.2% of Ukrainian civilians suffer from PTSD or Complex PTSD, a rate triple the global average, driven by continuous exposure to bombings, displacement, and war-related trauma.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesUkraine study finds 31.2% of civilian adults have PTSD or CPTSD
A study of Ukrainian civilians in government-controlled areas finds that 31.2% meet the criteria for PTSD or complex PTSD due to ongoing war-related trauma and displacement.
Sources
archynewsy.com · healthweb.gr · news-medical.net · upday.com