Mental Health

Coping with mental health

Ukrainian cancer patients deal with compounded problems—not only do they have a life-threatening illness, but they live with the constant stress of war, economic instability, and personal financial strain due to the high cost of cancer care.

Mission Kharkiv is focusing on supporting patients in the midst of all these challenges as a part of our Ukraine Cancer Relief program.

At a glance
  • Chronic stress negatively affects cancer outcomes.
  • 9.6 million Ukrainians live with mental health conditions.
  • 80% of Ukrainians live with chronic or frequent stress.

How we work

Operating in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv, our Mental Health project tries to reach patients in a variety of ways.

Within our Mental Health program, our specialists are dedicated to three core therapeutic practices: Person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy, and Positive psychotherapy.

  1. Group-Based Online Therapy: Structured sessions designed to provide psychological support in a welcoming, understanding environment.
  2. Online Group Sessions: Interactive sessions focused on addressing shared mental health concerns and fostering coping mechanisms for anxiety and fear.
  3. Individual Online Sessions: Personalized support for those experiencing mental health issues.

Social stigma

Having or seeking care for mental health issues carries significant stigma in Ukrainian society.

This prevents people from finding help and improving their quality of life. Psychological support constitutes an integral facet of modern, comprehensive oncological care in developed nations. Our mission is to advocate for the adoption of such approaches within the medical landscape of Ukraine.

Building support networks

The active inclusion, participation, and support of a patient’s family and friends throughout their journey is the heart of our strategy.

We believe in helping our patients build strong, reliable support networks so that they can turn their focus on getting better.

80% of Ukrainians live with chronic or frequent stress, which negatively affects health outcomes.

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