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Webinars about child and adolescent psychiatry can support professionals in war-affected regions: lessons from the

Joerg M Fegert1,2,3,4, Emily Sitarski5,6, Andrea Danese7,8,9

  • 1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Ulm University, Steinhövelstrasse 5, Ulm, 89073, Germany.

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
|August 4, 2026
PubMed

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The European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ESCAP)-Ukraine webinar initiative provided vital online training to over 10,000 professionals, enhancing child mental health services in Ukraine during wartime.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Global Mental Health
  • Public Health in Crisis Settings

Background:

  • War significantly impacts child and adolescent mental health and service delivery.
  • There is a critical need for international collaboration to strengthen trauma care and psychosocial support.
  • Existing professional capacity requires enhancement in evidence-based clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To launch and evaluate the ESCAP-Ukraine webinar initiative.
  • To deliver structured, expert-led online training to multidisciplinary professionals in Ukraine.
  • To support systemic reforms in child and adolescent mental health service provision within Ukraine.

Main Methods:

  • A two-series webinar program (2024-2026) was conducted.
  • Training was delivered online to healthcare providers, educators, and social sector professionals.
  • Sessions included live content, simultaneous translation, and interactive discussions.

Main Results:

  • 10,489 unique participants from all regions of Ukraine were reached.
  • Healthcare (48.5%) and education (27.6%) sectors showed the highest engagement.
  • Webinars served as a critical source of professional education during wartime.

Conclusions:

  • The ESCAP-Ukraine webinar series offers a scalable, cost-effective model for workforce development in crisis settings.
  • The initiative supports integration of child psychiatry into pediatric care and community-based services.
  • Sustained international support and local ownership are crucial for long-term mental health care.

Keywords:
Child and adolescent psychiatryESCAPInternational collaborationsProfessional capacity buildingPsychosocial supportTrauma careUkraineWarWebinars

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