Ukraine, Czech Republic unite for mental health revolution
The Coordination Center for Mental Health under Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers and the National Institute of Mental Health of the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum on cooperation in the field of mental health.
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska said this in a post on Facebook, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.
Zelenska noted that the Czech Republic has significantly reformed its mental health system over the past decade by introducing community-based care. The country plans to establish at least 100 mental health centers in local communities over the next five years, ensuring accessibility for those in need.
She noted that these efforts align closely with Ukraine’s mental health initiative, “How are you?”—a program designed to provide support in schools, healthcare facilities, workplaces, and local communities, bringing assistance directly to where people live, work, and study.
"That is why the Czech experience is valuable to us. For instance, great emphasis is placed on psychological support for children and adolescents, with specialized centers and dedicated services for teachers and parents," Zelenska stated.
