Joint Webinar : "Mental Health During the War in Ukraine: Challenges and Initiatives" - Session 1
- November 8, 2024 (9.00 -12.00 CET)
- online
Dear colleague,
We invite you to join this #EUHPP Live Webinar.
The webinar, "Mental Health During the War in Ukraine: Challenges and Initiatives," provides a platform for international discussion on the profound impact of the war on mental health.
With speakers from the Ukrainian and Estonian National Psychological Associations, mental health experts from neighbouring countries, and representatives of EU-funded initiatives, it highlights both Ukrainian efforts and the collaborative support from other European nations in addressing the psychological toll of the conflict. By exploring the significant role of psychology in crisis situations, attendees will gain insights into current practices and cross-border collaborations that foster mental health protection, encouraging knowledge exchange and partnerships.
The event, organised in two sessions (on 8 and 19 November), is a joint effort by the Estonian Union of Psychologists, the Ukrainian National Psychological Association, and the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA), as part of the European Semester of Psychology in Estonia. It aims to raise awareness among mental health professionals, policymakers, and the wider public about ongoing initiatives to safeguard mental well-being in Ukraine and beyond.
Registrations
Register to this webinar following this link.
Once registered, you will receive the calendar invitation from Webex. Please pin it in your calendar and go back to it on the webinar day. This webinar will be held in English.
Agenda
SESSION 1 - 8 November (9.00 – 12.00 CET)
Chair: Merry Bullock, Estonian Union of Psychologists and International Council of Psychologists
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9:00 – 9:05 |
Opening words |
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9:05 – 9:20
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Health concerns and well-being of Ukrainian refugees in Estonia since 2022: a population-based survey Rainer Reile, National Institute for Health Development, Estonia |
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9:20 – 9:35 |
Wartime mental health needs, pre-existing and deriving from the war. The systemic and regulatory response from Ukrainian health system Vitalii Klymchuk, University of Luxembourg, National Psychological Association of Ukraine |
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9:35 – -9:50 |
Psychological preparedness of reservists under conditions of war in Europe Jorma Helenurm, Estonian Defence Forces |
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9:50 – 10:05
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“War Near Us”: impact on Mental Health and societal proactive coping Neringa Grigutytė, Vilnius University |
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10:05 – 10:20 |
Break |
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10:20 – 10:35 |
Psychosocial support programme MindSpring for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia Laura Ombler, Estonian Refugee Council |
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10:35- 10:50 |
Ukrainian psychologists working in Estonia Nataliia Cheporniuk, psychologist and social worker |
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10:50 – 11:50 |
Panel discussion Moderator: Jaanika Merilo, NGO Heroiam Slava Panelists: Rainer Reile, Vitalii Klymchuk, Jorma Helenurm,Neringa Grigutytė, Laura Ombler, Nataliia Cheporniuk |
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11:50-12:00 |
Q&A and concluding remark |