The Psychological Toll of Conflict
As the conflict in Ukraine continues into another year, the mental health crisis affecting millions of civilians has become one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges. Our Mind Axis teams are working across Ukraine and in neighboring countries to provide critical psychological support to those traumatized by war.
Dr. Olga Ivanova, our lead psychologist in Lviv, explains: "We're dealing with complex trauma on a massive scale. Children who have witnessed destruction, families separated by conflict, elderly people who have lost everything—the psychological impact will be felt for generations if we don't intervene now."
"After our apartment building was hit, my daughter stopped speaking for three weeks. The psychologists from AmeriAxis worked with her every day. Now she's starting to talk again and even draws pictures. They gave us back our hope when we had none left."
Comprehensive Mental Health Programs
🧒 Child Trauma Therapy
Specialized play therapy and art therapy programs for children affected by violence and displacement.
👨👩👧👦 Family Counseling
Support for families dealing with separation, loss, and the challenges of displacement.
⚕️ Crisis Intervention
Immediate psychological first aid in recently liberated areas and conflict zones.
Reaching the Most Vulnerable
Mobile Mental Health Teams
Our mobile teams travel to front-line communities and recently liberated areas where mental health services are most needed but least available. These teams provide:
- Immediate psychological first aid for trauma survivors
- Group therapy sessions for communities affected by specific events
- Training for local teachers and community leaders in basic mental health support
- Referral services for those needing more intensive care
Child-Friendly Spaces
We've established safe spaces where children can process their experiences through play, art, and structured activities. These spaces provide:
- Trauma-informed care from trained specialists
- Educational activities to maintain learning continuity
- Social interaction to combat isolation
- Parent support and guidance
Telemedicine Mental Health
For those in hard-to-reach areas or who have fled Ukraine, we provide remote psychological support through:
- Video counseling sessions with Ukrainian-speaking therapists
- 24/7 crisis hotlines for immediate support
- Online support groups for specific populations (veterans, widows, etc.)
- Digital resources and self-help tools
Support Mental Health Recovery
Your contribution provides critical psychological support to those affected by conflict:
- $60 funds one counseling session for a trauma survivor
- $150 provides art therapy supplies for 15 children for one month
- $300 trains a local teacher in trauma-informed care
- $600 supports a mobile mental health team for one week