Emily Johnson

‘We have to care for every soldier, for every civilian’: Ukraine faces major mental health challenges as a result of war trauma

October 29, 2024Ukraine

After nearly 1,000 days, Russia’s war against Ukraine is causing mental health issues for soldiers and civilians, including anxiety, panic attacks and PTSD. Ukraine’s Health Ministry estimates that 15 million people will need psychological support in the future.

Wooden crosses are placed on the ground, symbolising the 147 people killed during an attack by gunmen at the Garissa University College.

Kenyans take to the streets and social media to honor the victims of last week’s attack

April 7, 2015Conflict

Fighting the ‘funk:’ How one Kenyan battles her mental health problems by helping others

February 26, 2015Medicine