Центр психічного здоров’я та психосоціального супроводу

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Метою діяльності Центру є організація та ведення наукових досліджень та освітніх заходів у галузі психології, психосоціальної реабілітаціїта психосоціального супроводу, а також організація надання психологічної, соціально-правової допомоги особам, які постраждали внаслідок психотравмуючих подій.

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    Efectiveness and cost-efectiveness of a transdiagnostic intervention targeting alcohol misuse and psychological distress for men in Ukraine : study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
    (2025) Van Der Boor, Catharina; Kachai, Vita; Harbar, Kateryna; Pastukhova, Alona; Neuman, Melissa; Weiss, Helen A.; Greco, Giulia; Carl, May; Nadkarni, Abhijit; Roberts, Bayard; Bogdanov, Sergiy; Fuhr, Daniela C.
    Background. Ukraine has experienced armed conflict since 2014, with significant escalation in 2022. Since then, an estimated 3.7 million people have been internally displaced. Alcohol misuse remains a substantial public health challenge in Ukraine, with high levels of psychological distress among the displaced population. The current study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a transdiagnostic intervention (CHANGE) to address alcohol misuse and psychological distress through problem-solving therapy and selected behavioural strategies for managing alcohol misuse. We hypothesize that CHANGE, together with enhanced usual care (EUC), will be more effective in increasing the percentage of days abstinent (PDA) than EUC alone. Methods. This study is a parallel-arm, single-blind, individually randomised controlled trial across Ukraine government-controlled territories. Following informed consent, we will recruit 500 adult war-affected men, randomised 1:1 to EUC and CHANGE, or EUC alone. Inclusion criteria include elevated levels of alcohol use (between 8 and 19, inclusive, on the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test); psychological distress (≥ 16 on the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale) and ability to speak Ukrainian or Russian. CHANGE will be delivered over 6 weeks by 14 community-based facilitators, with outcomes assessed at 3 months post-randomisation. The primary outcome for CHANGE is the PDA from alcohol at 3 months, measured using the Timeline Follow Back. Secondary outcomes include percentage days of heavy drinking, alcohol misuse, psychological distress (depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder), functional disability, intimate partner violence perpetration and health economics indicators at 3 months. The primary analysis will follow an intention-to-treat approach. A mixed-methods process evaluation will examine facilitator competency, recruitment, retention/completion, appropriateness, dose received, fidelity and feasibility of delivery and acceptability. Discussion. CHANGE is the first intervention aiming to address alcohol misuse and psychological distress in an active conflict setting.
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    Project: Safe Space: comprehensive psychosocial support to war-affected Ukrainian schools : research report
    (2023) Bogdanov, Sergiy; Harbar, Kateryna; Bychko, Hanna
    The "Safe Space" is a comprehensive psychosocial program, specifically aimed at enhancing the resilience of schoolchildren in the aftermath of traumatic events. Its multifaceted approach includes components directed at both children and their immediate social environment, involving parents and teachers. The Safe Space programme has a multi-level structure. This ensures that support is provided to everyone involved at different stages of implementation. Recognizing the dynamic nature of trauma response, the program allows for the integration of new research and methodologies, continuously evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of the community it serves. The model includes training teachers on resilience strengthening at the first level and training school psychologists in the 7-session group intervention with students at second level. Within educational institutions, the program is executed by school psychologists and teachers, who undergo specialized training in Safe Space methodology. Training for psychologists includes 3 days of didactics followed by weekly supervisions. Certification can succeed after conducting at list 2 children’s groups under supervision. Teacher’s training includes 1 day of didactic in the class room followed by 2 monthly online supervisions. Due to the security reasons caused by war all didactically trainings for teachers and school psychologists have happened in online format only.