The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has caused social, political, and financial instability worldwide. In Ukraine, the war has brought the greatest levels of violence, devastation, and disruption seen in Europe since World War II. Of course, the impact of war on the mental health of Ukrainian young people is likely substantial. Yet, more specific information about the prevalence and distribution of mental health disorders in young people is essential to document their needs, to select the best interventions, and to deliver these through international humanitarian efforts. The study by Osokina and Silwal et al.1 presents some of the best evidence to date about the mental health impact of the war in Ukraine on young people.
Copyright © 2022 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.