Ukrainians Are Waging an Invisible Fight to Hold Their Shattered Lives Together
Nearly one-third of Ukrainian civilians show PTSD symptoms, new study finds By Anastasiia Malenko and Jane Sivorka The Wall Street Journal Nov. 2, 2026 10:00 pm ET Article contains numerous links Psychologist Svitlana Kaminska and her daughter in Kyiv. Serhii Korovayny For Wsj [ lead page on Ms. Kaminska; see below ] Quick Summary [produced by article staff] -- Nearly one-third of Ukrainian civilians meet the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a study. -- Deirdre MacManus of King’s College London warned that untreated mental-health issues will have long-term ramifications for Ukraine’s economy. -- Demand for antidepressants in Ukraine increased by nearly three-quarters between 2023 and 2025, according to medical marketplace Liki24. KYIV— When Svitlana Kaminska ’s 10-year-old daughter complained about blurry vision and odd shapes swirling in her head, she anxiously churned through possible reasons as she lined up various do...