We Understand Each Other: “Psychotherapy in Ukraine Still Faces Stigmatization”

Text: Svitlana Prokopchuk

At the Universitätsklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie, psychological support is provided to children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, fears, insomnia, as well as the consequences of war and displacement. Special attention is given to Ukrainian refugees, helping them overcome traumatic experiences and adapt to a new life. Specialists emphasize that children experience stress just as deeply as adults, and sometimes even more so, as they are not always able to fully understand or express what they are going through. This is why psychotherapy becomes an essential part of the integration process. Despite common fears, seeking professional help in Switzerland is confidential and accessible to everyone who has health insurance.

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