Engaging Ukrainian TF-CBT therapists in a PRACTICE skills course to support their wellbeing

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: March 26, 2025

Background: Burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS) are common among therapists working with trauma-exposed clients, which can negatively impact them professionally personally. The shared trauma of war exposure may put at greater risk. To help support their wellbeing, an eight-session course was offered to Ukrainian following training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). This involves personally utilizing the PRACTICE skills taught clients TF-CBT for professional personal benefit.Objective: objective gather preliminary evidence on potential implementing providing during a period Ukraine. Specifically, this study examined if participation associated increased coping usage, decreased burnout STS, feelings competency/confidence, empathy clients' experiences when skills.Method: virtual included cultural adaptations increase its compatibility culture. Thirteen matched pre-post surveys were analysed provide data course's effect burnout, STS. therapist coping/wellbeing, also qualitatively.Results: utilized significantly more frequently post-course compared pre-course (p = .010). Therapists reported lower average scores STS after completion, though these changes not statistically significant. Most participants (92.3%) benefits from including competency/confidence clients. All (100%) use skills.Conclusions: Results indicate that experienced completion. provides helpful positive impact, however, given small sample size, larger scale implementation is needed.

Language: Английский

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Психічне здоров’я особистості в умовах макросоціальної кризи війни: аналіз ризиків та шляхів превенції

Вісник Академії праці, соціальних відносин і туризму. Серія: економіка, психологія та управління., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: March 31, 2025

Large-scale macrosocial crises such as wars or pandemics pose serious challenges to society's mental health. During crises, health depends not only on the event itself but also an individual's readiness adapt unexpected changes in world around them. Therefore, it is essential consider type of crisis and its potential consequences a person's This study explores approaches studying risks during large-scale drawing experiences Ukrainian international scholars gained from working with patients following full-scale military invasion Ukraine. The research confirms that many people experience various issues including stress, anxiety, depression, others, which can significantly impact their emotional physical well-being. Women children refugees are particularly vulnerable these stressors, often experiencing losses uncertainties related loss home, loved ones, social status. However, effective strategies for overcoming psychological maladaptation have been identified, coping strategies, stress management, psychotherapy, support ones. A systemic approach collaboration between government, NGOs, healthcare professionals, other stakeholders crucial addressing problems crises. Research underscores importance developing preventive measures prevent onset spread issues, supporting resilience population adaptation strategies. All aspects highlight need further field understand mechanisms underlying develop restoring situations.

Language: Английский

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Anxiety among Ukrainian academic staff during wartime

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly impacted the mental health of academic staff, with anxiety emerging as a predominant issue. This study aimed to assess prevalence and severity generalized disorder (GAD) among Ukrainian staff determine influence sociodemographic factors, such gender, age, migration status, scientific degree, job title, on levels. research was conducted using cross-sectional online survey between December 2023 February 2024. sample included 429 participants from various universities, representing both male female holding positions assistants, senior lecturers, associate professors, full professors. findings revealed that 44.3% experienced moderately severe anxiety, due full-scale being significant predictor higher Notably, exhibited levels than their counterparts, contrary typical peacetime trends, suggesting wartime responsibilities societal expectations may play crucial role. data underscore need for targeted support, particularly displaced highlight importance developing gender-specific interventions. These insights are vital informing policies support programs enhance staff's productivity conflict zones, ensuring continuity quality during after war.

Language: Английский

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War, Researchers, and Anxiety: Evidence from Ukraine

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 10, 2024

The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly impacted the mental health of academic researchers, with anxiety emerging as a predominant issue. This study assessed prevalence and severity generalized disorder (GAD) among Ukrainian researchers during conflict, considering factors such gender, age, migration status, scientific degree, job title. findings revealed that 44.3% participants experienced moderately severe to anxiety, due full-scale being significant predictor higher levels. Notably, male exhibit levels than their female counterparts, contrary typical peacetime trends, suggesting wartime responsibilities societal expectations may play crucial role. data underscore need for targeted support, particularly displaced highlight importance developing gender-specific interventions. These insights are vital informing policies support programs enhance researchers' productivity conflict zones, ensuring continuity quality research after war.

Language: Английский

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Sleep duration, insomnia and associated factors among Ukrainians one year after Russia’s full-scale invasion

Psychosomatic Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 86(8), P. 690 - 699

Published: Aug. 10, 2024

ABSTRACT Objective We aimed to investigate the prevalence of sleep disturbances and associated factors among Ukrainians 1 year after Russia’s full-scale invasion. Methods Quota sampling was used collect online survey data from 2364 adults living in Ukraine aged 18 79 years April 5, 2023, May 15, 2023. Short duration defined as ≤6 hours long ≥9 hours. Insomnia assessed by Symptom Questionnaire. Results The prevalences short duration, insomnia were 39.4%, 6.9%, 38.5%, respectively. both more likely females (short duration: adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.44; insomnia: aOR 2.17), individuals with depression 1.61; 7.76), affected 2014 Russian invasion 1.37; 1.78), trauma events quartile 3 [Q3] versus Q1: 1.88; Q4 1.83; Q3 2.14; 2.32). posttraumatic stress disorder (aOR 2.95), anxiety 4.57), loneliness 1.67). Essential public service 1.64). lower quality life physical, psychological, environmental domains. social relationships domain. Conclusions Sleep health Ukrainian into war is concerning, than one-third reporting inadequate or insomnia. More studies are needed on impacts interventions for during war.

Language: Английский

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Assessing self‐reported prolonged grief disorder with “clinical checks”: A proof of principle study

Journal of Traumatic Stress, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 19, 2024

Psychological assessment is commonly conducted using either self-report measures or clinical interviews; the former are quick and easy to administer, latter more time-consuming require training. Self-report have been criticized for producing higher estimates of symptom disorder presence relative interviews, with assumption being that prone Type 1 error. Here, we introduce use "clinical checks" within an existing measure. These brief supplementary questions intended clarify confirm initial responses, similar what occurs in a interview. Clinical checks were developed items International Grief Questionnaire (IGQ), measure ICD-11 prolonged grief (PGD). Data collected as part community survey mental health Ukraine. Individual endorsements IGQ significantly decreased checks, percentage sample met diagnostic requirements PGD fell from 13.6% 10.2%, representing 24.8% reduction cases. The value potential broader application discussed.

Language: Английский

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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NEEDS OF STUDENTS DURING THE WARTIME

Proceedings of the Shevchenko Scientific Society Medical Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 76(2)

Published: Dec. 27, 2024

Introduction: The full-scale war initiated by russia on February 24, 2022, has significantly impacted the mental health of Ukrainian students, causing them considerable stress. Objective: To assess need for support and protection among students during wartime. Methods: Two online surveys were conducted in 2022 2023 to evaluate students’ health. questionnaire covered sociodemographic data, psychological well-being, before war. Psychodiagnostic scales used included PC-PTSD-5, PHQ-9, GAD-7, ISI, SCOFF, CAGE, CRAFFT, PSS. Multivariate logistic regression analysis determined factors influencing likelihood seeking professional support. Six focus groups with faculty held March – April 2024 identify needs barriers psychiatric assistance, analyzed using thematic (Braun Clarke, 2006). Results: A significant number (69.2%) showed signs deteriorating due trauma. Traumatic experiences reported 67.4% respondents 91.1% 2023. primary source was family friends (39.3% 40.3% 2023). Many did not seek (56.6% 54.5% At survey time, 14.7% (2022) 15.8% (2023) indicated a help. Conclusions: Barriers stereotypes that prevent from help have been identified. Proposals overcome stigma include psychoeducation, services, education, stress resilience programs.

Language: Английский

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The Influence of Faith on the Mental Health of Ukrainian Forced Migrants During the Russian–Ukrainian War: An Exploratory Study via Social Media

Journal of Religion and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS: NEED FOR SUPPORT IN WARTIME

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Introduction. The war in Ukraine has become a significant additional stressor for most students. purpose of this publication is to identify the need support and protection mental health higher education students during military conflict, as well meet need. Methods. readiness participants educational process seek help from professionals was studied. Barriers stigmas that prevent receiving timely qualified help, availability psychological services at universities, were analyzed. research conducted using online surveys focus groups. survey two stages covered 2,511 17 universities Ukraine. Results. study revealed signs worsening majority respondents small number requests them. It found often resolved their problems on own or sought family, friends, close ones. Conclusions. A group involving 40 teachers allowed deeper understanding students, identifying certain barriers stereotypes them seeking specialized help. available options identified, suggestions providing improving Implementing results obtained into practice Ukrainian will improve effective studies wartime maintain health.

Language: Английский

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