«Restoring Mental Health of Forcibly Displaced Persons: International Experience»

IInd International Conference “Restoring Mental Health of Forcibly Displaced Persons: International Experience” was held on June 26-27, 2024, at the Ukrainian Civil Society Hub. This event brought together leading mental health experts, representatives of civil society organizations, and volunteers working with refugees.  

The conference aimed to facilitate experience exchange, explore new methodologies, and foster partnerships to develop effective mental health solutions for displaced persons. The program featured panel discussions, practical exercises, and the review of best international practices.  

The event served as a crucial platform for discussing pressing issues and sharing knowledge, paving the way for the development of effective strategies to support the mental health of internally displaced persons in the future.  

Speakers:

1. Welcome remarks from the art director of the Ukrainian Civil Society Hub, representatives of UNHCR, president of UV-RC, Vivalis Brussel, ULВ, and VZW Solentra
2. Welcome remarks and speeches from the Office of the First Lady representative, mental health experts
3. Phillipa Tucker “Improving mental health for all people, especially those with disabilities, internally displaced persons, and other people at risk.”
4. Evana Ward “Cultural sensitive approach to work with refugees”
5. Emilia Grabowska “Mobile Psychologist – real psychological help for refugee children in Warsaw educational institutions.”
6. Iryna Lukecha “Preservation of professional identity and its impact on mental health” or “Basic components of mental health – international practical experience”
7. Marie Clergeau  “Evolution of trauma and social sharing of emotions among Ukrainians: a longitudinal perspective”
8. Liudmyla Komashko “Features of psychological assistance to refugees from Ukraine. Personal experience in Germany.”
9. Vira Gruzova “Mindfulness”
10. Iana Kryvorotko “Model of the organization of providing psychological and psychiatric care in Ukraine.”
11. Dr. Vadim Telukov “The medical model of mental health care organization in Belgium in comparison with the patient-centered model.”
12. Nataliia Yakovenko “Social status, age, and demo
13. Viktoriia Tuhasheva “Psychotherapist’s omnipotence – how not to fall into the trap of the savior complex”
14. Nataliia Poliakova “Work with the client. Balance between personal responsibility for changes and dependence on a psychologist.”graphics – how they influence the process of adaptation”