{"id":13126,"date":"2025-04-30T12:57:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afew.org.ua\/?p=13126"},"modified":"2025-05-06T13:31:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:31:57","slug":"trening-dlya-fahivcziv-yak-pidtrimuvati-psihichne-zdorovya-vrazlivo%d1%97-molodi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afew.org.ua\/en\/trening-dlya-fahivcziv-yak-pidtrimuvati-psihichne-zdorovya-vrazlivo%d1%97-molodi\/","title":{"rendered":"Capacity-building training for professionals on supporting the mental health of vulnerable adolescents."},"content":{"rendered":"

Adolescence is a time of rapid change and self-discovery. It is a period full of opportunities, but also high risks \u2014 especially in the context of war and instability in Ukraine. Healthcare and social workers play a crucial role in supporting adolescents during this formative stage of life.<\/p>\n

Many teenagers face psychological pressure, engage in risky behavior, and lack access to quality medical and social services. This is why the role of healthcare and social professionals is essential in providing timely and sensitive support to young people.<\/p>\n

AFEW-Ukraine<\/i><\/a><\/strong>, together with its long-standing partners \u2014 the Kharkiv Charitable Foundation \u201cBlago\u201d<\/strong><\/a> and the Charitable Foundation \u201cNova Simya\u201d<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 has been working for many years with adolescents and young people from key populations. We provide not only support and safe spaces but also help build trust in the healthcare system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Collaboration with\u00a0Doctors of the World \u2013 Netherlands<\/strong><\/a> has strengthened our engagement with healthcare workers,\u00a0<\/span>often the first to encounter adolescents in crisis. They are the ones who can either offer crucial help or, unfortunately, push them away.<\/p>\n

In April, a training was held in Chernivtsi for family doctors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers from the Chernivtsi and Kharkiv regions.<\/p>\n

The event brought together representatives of the charitable foundations \u201cBlago\u201d and \u201cNova Simya,\u201d as well as staff from partner institutions \u2014 city councils, educational institutions, and local services working with adolescents and youth.<\/p>\n

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During the training, participants deepened their knowledge and skills essential for providing basic psychological support within primary healthcare settings.<\/p>\n

Key focus areas included:<\/strong><\/p>\n