U Rise
Network of mental health professionals supporting Ukrainian refugees
Co-funded by European Union
In 2023, together with the main European countries hosting Ukrainian refugees and with the support of the European Union, PHONEO entered into a two-year partnership with six universities and NGOs from the Netherlands, Croatia, Slovakia, Italy and Luxembourg.
This partnership invests in the creation and development of a network of psychologists and social workers providing psychological support to around 750 refugees from Ukraine.
About the project
Until now,
- over 230 Ukrainian refugees have benefited from individual or group interventions
- more than 170 facilitators were trained in PM+ and SH+ in order to provide support to Ukrainian refugees
- 18 Ukrainian and Russian speaking mental health professionals received training in PM+ (Problem Management Plus) and SH+ (Self-Help Plus).
- Partners in the project:
– Tenenet
PM+ is a program that provides basic psychological support for people affected by stress, anxiety and emotional problems through practical and simple interventions. SH+ is a self-help program that includes stress management techniques and coping strategies, designed to help large groups of people better manage their emotional states in crisis situations.Over 170 facilitators have been trained in PM+ and SH+ to provide support to Ukrainian refugees
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