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ArticleGlobal mental health (Cambridge, England)2026

Exploring the links between humanitarian shelter support and mental health in conflict-affected contexts: Experiences from the Kharkiv region, Ukraine.

Reima Ana Maglajlic, Oksana Sydorenko, Madeline Burnham, Rachel Mander, Lindsay Lake, Patricia Gomez, Caoline Aol

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Reima Ana MaglajlicDepartment of Social Work and Social Care, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
Oksana SydorenkoIndependent Researcher, Ukraine.
Madeline BurnhamIndependent Researcher, Ukraine.
Rachel ManderIndependent Researcher, UK.
Lindsay LakeIndependent Researcher, USA.
Patricia GomezIndependent Researcher, Switzerland.
Caoline AolIndependent Researcher, Switzerland.

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Abstract

This article presents the findings from a qualitative study that explored the impact of humanitarian shelter programming on the well-being of Ukrainians who suffered damage to their homes following the full-scale Russian invasion in the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine. The impact of humanitarian interventions on mental health is neglected in the global mental health literature. Findings suggest that shelter repairs alone are important to participants' sense of well-being, because home means 'everything' for them and is a focal point for their lives. Homemaking support and internal repairs are signposted as relevant to their well-being. Focus on their lived experience also highlights the importance of understanding the historical and socio-economic context to understand participants' decisions to stay in or return to their damaged homes amid continued conflict. Beyond mental well-being, home is a site of food security. Family, friends, neighbours and communities are also highlighted as important sources of support that significantly contribute to their well-being. Mobile communication is an important means to stay connected to their loved ones. Findings also suggest that the mental health and psychosocial support in conflict settings should focus on community revitalisation and collaboration with other humanitarian sectors.

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Community-based initiativesForced displacementMental distressRural areasWar

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PMCPMC13161716

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