Publication - 28 March 2025

Invisible Wounds: Navigating Mental Health Challenges and Support for Ukrainian Adolescent Boys and Young Men

Three years of full-scale war in Ukraine have taken a profound toll on boys’ and young men’s mental health.

The experiences of nearly 200 Ukrainian boys and young men aged 15-25 that Plan and
partners spoke with across all four countries show that their struggles remain largely unaddressed, leaving them to navigate the potential trauma of war without the mental health support they need.

The study highlights how displacement, traditional masculinity norms, and cost are preventing many young men from accessing critical mental health services.

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