Perspective of Ukrainian youth
Strengthening well-being and future prospects
How do Ukrainian youth in the Netherlands experience their mental well-being? And what do they need to strengthen their well-being and future prospects? Commissioned by the Ministry of Asylum and Migration, OpenEmbassy investigated this together with LOOP.
The research shows how mental health is linked to daily living conditions. Using the OpenEmbassy expert pool methodology, we mapped the experiences and needs of young people. In addition, young people were able to contribute ideas and co-design solutions.
Young people advocate, among other things, for more opportunities to meet peers, accessible information about mental health, and more privacy at reception centers. They also emphasize the importance of better preconditions for education, language, and participation. A central finding is that young people not only want to receive support but also want to actively contribute to finding solutions that affect their lives. The insights have been translated into concrete starting points for policy and practice.
>> You can download an English summary of the report at the bottom of the page.
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Practical links when you seek (mental) help
Are you a young person from Ukraine and do you seek information about (mental)healthcare, advice, tips or help? Below you can find several practical links with more information about the Dutch healthcare system, where you can find help and some suitable helplines.
Do you have questions about your new life in the Netherlands? You can also contact the online OpenEmbassy Helpdesk.
Information on access to healthcare
Empatia hotline
Empatia has a hotline with Ukranian speaking professionals. You can chat or call about your situation and ask questions or advice about healthcare and mental healthcare. They also can get you in touch with a Ukranian psychologist.
Mind helpline
Are you experiencing mental health issues, feeling stuck, or worried about someone? Mind Helpline is happy to think things through with you.
What can you expect?
- A free 30-minute consultation with tips to help you move forward.
- We will think things through with you and refer you if necessary.
- We also help if you are worried about someone else.
- We do not offer treatment and will not place you on a waiting list any faster.
In je bol - helpline
Sometimes your head is too full. In je bol is the starting point for feeling better about yourself, for everyone between 16 and 27 years old. Here you will discover what works for you.
- Reliable information
- Tips & tools to get started yourself
- Personal stories and an online community
- A listening ear via phone & chat
- Calling (free and anonymoust) between 14.00 and 22.00: 0800-0450
- Targeted suggestions for further help, online or in your neighborhood
OpenEmbassy Helpdesk
Do you have questions about your new life in the Netherlands? For example, about education, language, work, care or housing? Then you can also contact the OpenEmbassy Helpdesk. Together with you, we will look for answers and ideas.
Задайте нам своє питання на Facebook, WhatsApp або електронною поштою. Наша команда відповість наступного робочого дня.
LOOP information for municipalities or aid workers
Het Loket Ontheemden Oekraïne Psychosociale hulp (LOOP) is een sparringpartner voor iedereen die werkt met en voor Oekraïners in de opvang ter ondersteuning van het signaleren, voorkomen en/of oplossen van psychosociale klachten.
The Ukraine Displaced Persons Psychosocial Assistance Desk (LOOP) serves as a sparring partner for anyone working with and for Ukrainians in reception centers, supporting the identification, prevention, and/or resolution of psychosocial issues.
You can contact us with questions regarding, among other things, assistance with mental health problems, challenging situations within the reception of Ukrainians, and advice on topics such as nuisance, addiction, and child and family issues, but also specifically to prevent psychosocial problems.
Служба підтримки
Do you have questions about your new life in the Netherlands? For example, about education, language, work, care or housing? Then you can contact our Helpdesk. Together with you, we will look for answers and ideas.
Задайте нам своє питання на Facebook, WhatsApp або електронною поштою. Наша команда відповість наступного робочого дня.
Research mental health
Curious about the findings of the research and the input of other young Ukrainian people? You can download the report to read more (in Dutch).
Here you can also find a short video with some of the Ukrainian youth that participated in the research and tell more about their experiences in the Netherlands.
Report Summary in English
Download English summary: research at perspective of Ukranian young people
