The same post-war trauma will happen with Ukraine too, without a doubt. Albeit they will be in a better position when it comes to rebuilding and financial aid, but we shouldn't pretend that it will be a glorious victory and the country is on it's feet with investments pouring in. Was talking with my wife last night and things like PTSD services, mental health aid and psychological help is pretty much non-existent there. Mental health issues are still seen as extremely taboo and something to be ashamed to speak of.
We were watching TV last night and there was some ad on TV about 1.3 million Canadians suffering from mental health issues and she said it's amazing that Canada discusses it, because where she's from no one talks about it. There is even an ongoing discussion in one of her online UA women Calgary groups where the women there are happy to learn there are mental health services here. Not enough by any means and plenty of work to be done, but at the very least it exists.
I recall hearing Zelensky speak a while ago about needing to build, manage and staff these kinds of facilities because the country will need it. Hopefully that is the case and it happens.
Last edited by Huntingwhale; 01-08-2025 at 10:25 AM.
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