It is very important to look after your mental health, explained in this mental health fact sheet from the World Health Organisation (WHO)
If you are struggling with your mental health, your doctor will be able to help and you can make an appointment with them and a translator, if they are needed.
There is lots of support and guidance from charities including translated mental health support from Opora, including OPORA’s Psychological Support Channel, a Ukrainian Mental Health Alphabet and lots of videos and webinars to watch to raise awareness and provide self-care tools.
The STREAM Foundation offer individual and group therapy for Ukrainians refugees, support groups, and lots of educational information to help process experiences, cope with symptoms, and improve overall well-being. The services are provided in your own language.
The Barnardo’s Ukrainian Support Helpline has been set up with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) providing support and advice for anyone fleeing the war in Ukraine, and all services include access to interpreters. Get in touch with Ukrainian Support Helpline for more information on therapy, advice and practical support.
There is also an animated video called Childhood Trauma, War and Conflict from the UK Trauma Council for young people aged 12-21, with written childhood trauma resources for young people.
For urgent mental health support call 999
You can find mental health support in England via the NHS or via Hub of Hope’s mental health support database.