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Psychological counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder among Ukrainian refugees in Bălți, Republic of Moldova

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/rip2025oa22849
Submitted
maggio 22, 2026
Published
2026-05-25

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and evaluate the psychological state of different categories of people who have experienced traumatic events. This study explored the level of post-traumatic symptoms among individuals experiencing PTSD, especially among Ukrainian refugees who had been exposed to traumatic events during the war. The main aim was to conduct a descriptive assessment of trauma-related symptoms and the need for psychological support. The research involved 20 Ukrainian refugees, mostly women between the ages of 25 and 35, who were living at the Healthy Gorod Center in the city of Bălți, Republic of Moldova. The study focused on an initial diagnostic phase to ascertain the participants’ emotional and psychological state. Standardized clinical interviews and trauma assessment scales were used to measure the baseline level of post-traumatic symptoms. The study aimed to offer scientific evidence for the practical use of counseling in refugee mental health care. The practical significance of the work was that these results could be used by psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to develop effective support programs for people with PTSD in Moldova.

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