Mental Health Support
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Free Online Psychological Support for People Living with a Cancer Diagnosis, Healthcare Professionals, and Other Vulnerable Groups
Cancer patients in Ukraine face more than just a diagnosis. They endure the strain of war, displacement, financial hardship, and isolation – all while fighting a life-threatening illness. Chronic stress isn’t just a background condition; it directly affects survival rates and treatment outcomes.
9.6 million Ukrainians live with mental health conditions, 80% of Ukrainians live with chronic or frequent stress.
In Ukrainian society, the topic of mental health is stillsurrounded by stigma. Too many people suffer in silence – not because help isunavailable, but because seeking it often feels frightening or inappropriate.
We advocate for psychological support to become an integralpart of cancer care – as it has long been in many countries around the world.Because the body and mind must heal together.
At Mission Kharkiv, we create a safe space for psychological support.
We provide free online psychological help for people living with a cancer diagnosis, healthcare professionals, and other vulnerable groups.
This is not medical treatment, but professional psychological support — a place to talk about difficult experiences, reduce stress, restore inner resources, and not feel alone with your emotions.
The online format allows you to receive support safely, confidentially, and from anywhere.
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How we work
For emotional stabilization, reducing anxiety, and restoring inner resources during difficult life circumstances
Format of Psychological Support:
- online group sessions of up to 10 participants on the Google Meet platform;
- duration of each group session — 2 hours;
- individual online consultations available as needed;
- support provided by certified psychologists and psychotherapists with experience working with people facing severe illness;
- use of evidence-based therapeutic approaches: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), positive psychology, and Gestalt therapy.
So you don’t have to face anxiety alone, can find support, and gently stabilize your emotional state during the waiting period.
Format of Psychological Support:
- individual online consultations with a psychologist (up to 5 individual sessions per person);
- group online support meetings with people who are going through similar experiences (up to 10 online sessions).
To reduce tension, help children better understand their emotions, and foster a sense of safety.
Format of Psychological Support:
- individual online consultations with a child psychologist;
- up to 5 online sessions per child;
- a gentle, attentive approach tailored to the child’s age and individual needs;
- involvement of parents or legal guardians at the beginning and at the end of the support process.
To gently navigate the period after a loved one’s release, reduce tension, and find inner sources of support.
Format of Psychological Support:
- individual online consultations with a psychologist (up to 5 individual sessions per person);
- group online support meetings with people who have similar experiences (up to 10 online sessions).
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Breaking the silence
The psychological support project, funded by the Eastern Europe Foundation and the Government of Switzerland, has come to an end.
Since launching the project “Psychological Support for Cancer Patients: We Are Here for You”:
- 225 group therapy sessions.
- 130 individual consultations.
- 110 people who found support.
We have now launched a new psychological support project for people living with cancer and healthcare professionals, made possible through the financial support of our partner Direct Relief.
In September, six psycho-emotional support groups were established, bringing together 128 participants – including 108 patients and 19 healthcare professionals.
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We are open to inquiries and collaboration
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