Psychological support en vb

International Psychological Conference Bevar Ukraine

Invisible wounds of war:
mental health and social integration

27.11.2025 | 9:00–16:30
Bevar Ukraine office, Esromgade 15, 1104, 2200 Copenhagen

To participate in the conference, please fill out the registration form. Register

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.

Special thanks to our donors Spar Nord Fonden and Rambøll Fonden for their support.

Program
09:00–09:50 Opening

09:00–09:10
Welcome speech
Andrii Kuzmyn, CEO of Bevar Ukraine

09:10–09:20
Mental Health as a National Priority: Ukraine’s Response During War
Ihor Kuzin, Deputy Minister of Health of Ukraine (online)

09:20–09:30
Resilience of Ukrainians
Andrii Janevsky, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Denmark

09:30–09:40
Importance of Mental Health for Ukraine. Key Needs Observed by Danish Representatives Working on the Ground in Ukraine
Lars Olaf Søvndahl Petersen, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Denmark in Ukraine (online)

09:40–12:00 Ukrainian Experience of 3.5 Years of War

09:40–09:55

Psychological Support in Ukraine: An Important Tool for Survival and the Future

Eva Samoylenko, Co-founder, Charitable Foundation “Angels of Salvation”

09:55–10:05

Staying Connected in Wartime: Best Practices of Human Support

Tetiana Romanova, Director, “How Are You, Brother?” Foundation (online)

10:05–10:15

Veterans on Rehabilitation: Frontline and Peaceful Denmark

Roman Mykytenko, Medavak Program Manager, Bevar Ukraine

10:15–10:25

Danish-Ukrainian Bridge: One Real Story

Andreas Foss, Communications Expert, Kolonordic

10:25–10:40

Q&A

10:40–11:00

Coffee Break

11:00–12:45 Danish Context and Global Experience

11:00–11:10

Reception and Integration Measures in Danish Municipalities

Karin-Lise Karman, Head of Division, Agency for International Recruitment and Integration

11:10–11:20

Bridging Knowledge and Borders: Ukrainian Researchers in Swedish Academia

Lina Eklund, Head of Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, Sweden (online)

11:20–11:30

When 215 Hours Must Fit into 168: Invisible Barriers Faced by Ukrainian Women with Children

Yunona Lototska, Guest Researcher, Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University

11:30–11:45

The Red Cross Experience Supporting Refugees in Denmark

Jannich Bisp, Director, Danish Red Cross Sandholm Center

11:45–12:00

Ukrainians in Denmark: A longitudal Study of Well-Being

Karen-Inge Karstoft, PhD, Professor, University of Copenhagen, Department of Psychology, CETAR

Natalia Korchakova, Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor

12:00–12:10

Municipal Response to Trauma: Supporting Ukrainians

Pernille Brandt, Development and Volunteer Consultant, Aarhus Municipality (online)

12:10–12:25

Between Diagnosis and Displacement: Mental Health Patterns Among Ukrainians in Copenhagen

Patrick Cullen, Social Services Department, Copenhagen Municipality

12:25–12:35

The Impact of War on Families and Couples

Jette Sinkjær Simon, Head of the Danish Center for Emotion-Focused Therapy, Clinical Psychologist

12:35–12:45

Q&A

12:45–13:45

Lunch

13:45–15:10 Youth and Families Resilience

13:45–14:00

Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing of Ukrainian Children, Youth, and Families in Denmark

Mads Ted Drud-Jensen, Senior Consultant, DRC Integration, Danish Refugee Council

14:00–14:15

Psychological Support for Ukrainians in Denmark: Experience, Numbers, and Lives

Inna Dolia, Head of the Psychological Assistance Center, Bevar Ukraine

14:15–14:25

Empowering Children Through Ski Trip in Norway

Jakob Bensen, Software Architect, Partner, Lund & Bendsen

14:25–14:40

Young People Supporting Young People: A Volunteer-Based Service for Youth Mental Health in Ukraine

Julia Adelsten Olsen, Project Consultant, headspace Denmark

Sophie Prober, International Consultant, headspace Denmark

14:40–15:00

Leadership Academy and Youth Clubs: Strengthening and Integrating the Next Generation

Roman Mykytenko, Program Manager, Bevar Ukraine

15:00–15:10

Q&A

15:10–15:30

Coffee Break

15:30–16:20

Round Table

Bridging Denmark and Ukraine: Shared Responsibility and New Forms of Peace

16:20–16:30

Closing Remarks

To participate in the conference, please fill out the registration form. Register

Contact persons

Ole Egeblad

ole.egeblad@bevarukraine.dk
+45 21 13 00 75

Inna Dolya

inna.dolia@bevarukraine.dk

+45 52 68 52 57

Psychological support en vb

Invisible wounds of war:
mental health and social integration