Study Says Nearly One in Three Ukrainian Civilians May Have PTSD
A new study by British and Ukrainian researchers found that nearly one in three Ukrainian civilians has post-traumatic stress disorder or its complex form. The claim made headlines worldwide in late September.
In late September, media around the world reported a striking claim: nearly one in three Ukrainian civilians has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex PTSD. The finding comes from a new study carried out by researchers from Britain and Ukraine. It was published in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology, a scientific journal covering psychological trauma.
PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences severe, traumatic events. The study's results concern the psychological state of Ukrainian civilians while the war in the country continues.
A column in the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda, titled "(Not) PTSD: The Ukrainian Experience," takes a closer look at this widely repeated claim. The excerpt available gives only the basic facts about the research: who conducted it, where it was published and which conclusion reached international headlines. Other details, such as the study's methodology or the number of participants, are not given in the excerpt.
