Being a veterinary professional has never been an easy. But these times are more challenging than ever, and this is why this website is here for you: This is a place where you can find evidence-based information and resources which can help you even when life is very difficult.

At the moment, this website mostly provides a list of external links to mental health resources, such as websites and brochures from trusted sources, as well as crisis support phone lines. However, in future, we are also hoping to offer webinars, group courses to learn helpful coping techniques for times of crisis, and other psychological support.

This is a project of the Ukrainian veterinary community so please let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions for this website, or if you would like to help with practical work, like translation. Please also contact us if you are interested in participating in the group courses.

Contact:
natali.ignatenko@gmail.com or petra.agthe@gmail.com

Please find a list of mental health and other support resources here:
UKRAINIAN and ENGLISH

Helpful articles:

• Self-help book in Ukrainian
• The invisible consequences of war

Helpful videos:

• Psychological help in a crisis situation – Orit Alfi, Israel
• Relaxation techniques and games to reduce tension
• How to protect yourself from the effects of war and continue living
• Methods of working with traumatic memories or ideas about the future
• Survivor’s guilt: how to help yourself and loved ones?
• Restoration of working capacity of adults. Olena Raspopova’s broadcast

Visit the Vets In Mind website, where you can find quality information about mental health and wellness for the veterinary community.