Ukrainska Yana Serhiivna

Work experience: 6 years

Education:

• 2012-2018: Bogomolets National Medical University, psychiatrist

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• International Practical Conference "International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership & International Initiative for Disability Leadership", Dublin, Ireland;
• EUCOMS International Conference "Ongoing Mental Health Reform: From Institutions to Public Services", Gura Humorului, Romania;
• School "Mindful Leadership in Mental Health" for healthcare managers;
• Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen on the topic of mental health support during the war;
• Forum "Moving towards a system of mental health services of the future: Ukraine's experience in capacity building, recovery and improvement";
• simulation training "Multisectoral measures in the field of mental health and psychosocial support in times of crisis";
• training "Important skills in times of stress" for facilitators;
• Conference "Mental Health Care in Communities".

Areas of professional development:

• 2022: study visit to study the experience of reforming mental health services and ensuring human rights in the provision of mental health care, Brussels, Belgium;
• 2022: participant in the training "Mental Health, Trauma and Crisis Intervention", NATAL Center, Jerusalem, Israel;
• 2023: training program "Deinstitutionalization and Human Rights, Disability, Rehabilitation, Global Mental Health and Health Diplomacy", Lisbon Institute for Global Mental Health, Lisbon, Portugal;
• regular participation in professional seminars and conferences organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ukrainian-Swiss project "Mental Health for Ukraine".

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• treatment of adult patients with common and severe mental disorders.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• "In addition to providing psychiatric care, I am involved in the reform of mental health services in Ukraine."

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I am interested in the book 'I remain Ukrainian' by Bohdan Hawrylyshyn."

Doctor's advice:

• "In today's environment, paying special attention to your own mental health is extremely important, as the level of our psychological well-being and resilience significantly affects the quality of life. Therefore, if you feel that you are not able to cope with everyday activities and need support, do not be afraid to contact specialists."