Speaking with visible emotion, visiting Ukrainian psychiatrist Dr. Antonina Pushko described the devastating russian attacks on Ukraine, including on her own hometown of Ivano-Frankivsk. Overnight, the russian army launched more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine. The assault included ballistic, aeroballistic, and cruise missiles.
Antonina spoke with honesty and compassion about:
The mental trauma experienced by war veterans and civilians
The dire need for support services for children living through war, invasion and displacement
The toll on mental health professionals themselves — who face the same fear and grief as those they care for
This is the reality for millions of Ukrainians. Every day.
Listen to the full interview here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/ukrainian-psychiatrist-australian-visit/106676860
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations was proud to facilitate this interview for Antonina with ABC Radio National.
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