1st quarter of 2020: almost 200 children and their families received psychological support

Oncology treatment is not just about surgeries and medications. It is of great importance to emotional supportbecause the child and his family are going through severe psychological challenges.

Why do you need psychological help?

Psychological support at the Dacha Center and medical facilities helps:

• reduce anxiety level in a child;

• overcome Fear of surgery or chemotherapy;

• restore contact between the child, parents and medical staff;

• find internal resource to fight the disease.

Support is also important for doctors

Healthcare workers face pain, anxiety, and loss every day, which leads to emotional burnout.
Psychologists help them:

• Better communication with patients and families;

• talk about difficult things with respect and care;

• keep internal stability in severe cases.

Who is covered?

 In January-March 2020, they received psychological support:

• children and parents at the National Cancer Institute, the Institute of Neurosurgery, and the Western Ukrainian Specialized Children's Medical Center;

• medical personnel of these institutions;

• In general. 195 people.

Who made this possible?

The psychological assistance was provided through a partnership with:

• Fondazione Soleterre ONLUS

• Ukrainian Philanthropic Marketplace

• companies IDS Group and Plastics-Ukraine

Psychology heals no less than medicine

Support for the soul is support for the body.
Together we help not only to survive, but also to live to the fullest - both for children and those who help them every day.

Psychological support hotline fromPledges» the number 0 800 4000 23 is available:

• free
• throughout the territory of Ukraine
• from all mobile operators
• for calls from abroad +38 050 493 03 07
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