Supporting Child Mental Health in De-Occupied Territories of Ukraine
Our goal is to create a system that will provide access to psychosocial support for children in the de-occupied and frontline areas - from the first meeting with the relevant services to professional therapeutic support, reduce the negative impact of war on children, and promote their gradual emotional and social recovery
01.07.2024
Vitalii Kharechko / Віталй Харечко

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