International Psychological Conference Bevar Ukraine
Invisible wounds of war:
mental health and social integration
27.11.2025 | 10:00–17:00
Bevar Ukraine office, Esromgade 15, 1104, 2200 Copenhagen
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The mental health conference organized by Bevar Ukraine in Copenhagen on November 27, 2025, is dedicated to the psychological challenges of war, adaptation, and the integration of Ukrainian displaced persons into new social environments.
The goal of the conference is to analyze the current experiences of Ukrainians and unite the efforts of international and Danish organizations, government bodies, media, and experts to create an effective model of psychological support during the war.
Program
09:00–09:50 Opening
09:00–09:10
Welcome speech
Andrii Kuzmyn, CEO of Bevar Ukraine
09:10–09:25
Resilience of Ukrainians
Andrii Janevsky, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Denmark
09:25–09:35
Mental Health as a National Priority: Ukraine’s Response During War
Ihor Kuzin, Deputy Minister of Health of Ukraine
09:35–11:00 Ukrainian experience of 3.5 years of war
9:35-09:50
Staying Connected in Wartime: The Best Practices of Human Support and Empathy from Ukraine
09:50-10:20
Psychological support in Ukraine: an important tool for the future
Eva Samoylenko, Co-founder NGO “ANGELS”
10:30–10:40
Veterans on Rehabilitation: Frontline and Peaceful Denmark
Roman Mykytenko, Medavak program manager, Bevar Ukraine
10:40–11:00
Coffee Break
11:00–12:40 Danish Context and Global Experience
11:00–11:10
Bridging Knowledge and Borders: Ukrainian Researchers in the Swedish Academia
Lina Eklund, Head of Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University (Sweden)
11:10–11:25
When 215 Hours Must Fit into 168: A Study on the Invisible Barriers Faced by Ukrainian Women with Children
Yunona Lototska, Guest Researcher DIM, Uppsala University (Sweden)
11:25–11:35
The Impact of War on Families and Couples
Jette Sinkjær Simon, Head of the Danish Center for Emotion-Focused Therapy
11:35–11:55
The Red Cross Experience: Supporting Refugees in Denmark
Jannich Bisp, Director, Danish Red Cross Sandholm Center (tbc)
Simon Durmuş Kay, Representative of the Danish Red Cross
11:55–12:10
Mental health statistics: Content analysis of interviews with Ukrainians
Karen-Inge Karstoft, PhD, Professor, University of Copenhagen, CETAR
Nataliia Korchakova, Doctor of Sciences in Psychology, Professor
12:10–12:25
Communes’ Response to Trauma: Supporting Ukrainians
Pernille Brandt, Development and Volunteer Consultant, Aarhus Municipality
12:25–12:40
Burnout in NGO
Andreas Foss, Communications Expert, Kolonordic
12:40–13:40
Lunch
13:40–15:20 Ukrainian Resilience. Program for Youth and Families
13:40–13:50
Psychological Support for Ukrainians: Experience, Numbers, and Lives
Inna Dolia, Head of the psychological assistance center, Bevar Ukraine
13:50–14:00
Psychological Support for Ukrainians in Denmark: Experience, Numbers, and Lives
14:05–14:15
When Integration Meets Uncertainty
Viktor Sydorchuk, Head of the integration and legal support center, Bevar Ukraine
14:15–14:30
Empowering Children through Ski Trip in Norway
Jakob Bensen, software architect, partner, Lund & Bendsen
14:30–15:00
Coffee Break
15:00–15:15
Art Therapy and the Hibuki Method: Supporting Emotional Healing
Julia Dmukh, psychologist, Bevar Ukraine
15:15–15:30
Leadership Academy and Youth Clubs: Strengthening Next Generation
Roman Mykytenko, program manager, Bevar Ukraine
15:30–16:30
Round Table: Bridging Denmark and Ukraine
Shared Responsibility and New Forms of Peace
To participate in the conference, please fill out the registration form.
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Contact persons
Ole Egeblad
ole.egeblad@bevarukraine.dk
+45 21 13 00 75
Inna Dolya
inna.dolia@bevarukraine.dk
+45 52 68 52 57