As part of the educational marathon ‘Organisation of work in the de-occupied territories’, the High School hosted a meeting with Natalia Sablina, a lecturer at the USZ, associate professor of pedagogy and psychology, President of the Charity Foundation ‘SAROKA’, director of the Natalia Sablina Training Centre, crisis psychologist and ART therapist, on 11 September.

The topic of the conversation was mental health support. Occupation, hostilities, losses – all this leaves a deep mark on people’s psyches. In the de-occupied territories, where people have experienced the horrors of war, the problem of mental health is particularly acute. It is not just a statistical indicator, but a reality that directly affects people’s ability to recover, build a new life and cooperate effectively in the recovery process.

Natalia Sablina spoke in detail about the specifics of working with people who have survived the occupation, focusing on such issues as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. She shared effective methods of psychological assistance. The participants of the meeting had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss current issues related to mental health in the de-occupied territories.

Mental health support is an integral part of the community recovery process. By investing in the mental health of their employees, the authorities ensure effective work, improve the quality of public services and contribute to a healthier and more resilient society.