Ukraine – Russia crisis and its impacts on the mental health of Ukrainian young people during the COVID-19 pandemic

Celine Chaaya, Vimala Devi Thambi, Özge Sabuncu, Reem Abedi, Awab Osman Ahmed Osman, Olivier Uwishema*, Helen Onyeaka

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Abstract

The Russia-Ukraine crisis has been at the center of international talks since early 2022. This conflict, bursting after the sanitary crisis of the covid 19 pandemic, creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and instability, which negatively impacts many aspects, including mental health. Young Ukrainians have been suffering from socio-political instability for decades, and the current war, together with the Covid 19 pandemic, shatters hopes of brighter days. This commentary covers the challenges facing the younger generation in Ukraine and the impact of this situation on their mental health.

Original languageEnglish
Article number104033
Number of pages4
JournalAnnals of Medicine and Surgery
Volume79
Early online date23 Jun 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2022

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Keywords

  • Conflict
  • COVID-19
  • Mental health
  • Russia-Ukraine
  • Ukraine-Russia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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