January 13 – World Day Against Depression

🔔War changes not only our lives – it changes our inner state.

👨‍⚕️Anxiety, exhaustion, loss of motivation, feelings of emptiness – these are not signs of weakness. They are the psyche’s reaction to prolonged stress, loss, and uncertainty.

☝️Depression is an illness that requires attention, support, and treatment.

📍In wartime, the risk of depressive disorders increases significantly – among military personnel, medical workers, displaced persons, families of the deceased, and those who live in constant tension.

🩺The National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine emphasizes:

✅ Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

Here are some important tips:

✅Don’t downplay your condition and don’t keep it to yourself.
✅Talk about your feelings with loved ones or a specialist.
✅Maintain a sleep and rest schedule, even in difficult conditions.
✅Limit your exposure to excessive amounts of disturbing news.
✅Seeking psychological or psychiatric help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Even in times of war, we have the right to support, care, and recovery.

💪Mental health is the foundation of our resilience, humanity, and future.

🫶With care,
National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine

(date of publication on the website: 13.01.2026)