{"id":236694,"date":"2025-10-09T11:26:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertise.net\/?p=126576"},"modified":"2025-10-09T11:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:26:13","slug":"mental-help-global-launches-ai-powered-mental-health-platform-to-support-war-affected-ukrainians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/10\/09\/mental-help-global-launches-ai-powered-mental-health-platform-to-support-war-affected-ukrainians\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Help Global Launches AI-Powered Mental Health Platform to Support War-Affected Ukrainians"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to mental health care today announced the launch of a groundbreaking AI-powered platform designed to deliver immediate, culturally relevant psychological first aid to Ukrainians impacted by war, displacement, and trauma. Developed in collaboration with Ukrainian clinicians and global experts, the tool addresses critical gaps in mental health services for a population where an estimated 15 million face psychological distress and only one psychologist is available per 100,000 people in some regions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-126577\" src=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/107.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/107.png 300w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/107-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Russia\u2019s ongoing war in Ukraine has triggered one of the world\u2019s most urgent mental health crises. Millions grapple with PTSD, anxiety, and grief amid destroyed infrastructure, displacement, and a decimated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhelpglobal.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mental health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> workforce. Traditional care systems, reliant on in-person therapy, are inaccessible to many in frontline areas or remote regions. \u201cHumanitarian crises require solutions that meet people where they are\u2014literally and emotionally,\u201d said Mitzi Perdue, Co-Founder of Mental Help Global. \u201cOur AI bridges the gap between desperation and hope, offering support when and where it\u2019s needed most.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MHG\u2019s platform, co-developed with Harvard\u2019s Program in Refugee Trauma and Ukrainian mental health professionals, combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with cutting-edge technology. Unlike translated tools, the AI is natively built in Ukrainian, ensuring linguistic precision and cultural sensitivity\u2014critical for effective trauma care. Key features include:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; 24\/7 Accessibility: Functions offline and in low-connectivity environments, vital in conflict zones.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Culturally Informed Care: Algorithms trained on local dialects, idioms, and trauma contexts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Triage &amp; Referrals: Identifies high-risk users and connects them to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhelpglobal.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">human therapists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or NGOs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Open-Source &amp; Secure: Locally hosted to protect user privacy and adaptable for global crises.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The tool does not replace therapists but amplifies their reach, offering psychoeducation, coping strategies, and emotional support to reduce burnout among Ukraine\u2019s overtaxed mental health workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MHG\u2019s approach prioritizes sustainability and scalability. Modular design allows rapid adaptation to new languages and crises, while partnerships with technologists, veterans, and clinicians ensure ethical deployment. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just an app\u2014it\u2019s a lifeline,\u201d said a Kyiv-based psychologist advising the project. \u201cFor survivors who\u2019ve lost everything, anonymity and immediacy can make the difference between isolation and healing.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a nonprofit, MHG relies on donor support to scale operations. Contributions fund AI training, local NGO partnerships, and refugee outreach. The platform is free, with self-help resources and community support features accessible via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhelpglobal.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cMental health is the invisible wound of war,\u201d added Perdue. \u201cWith this tool, we\u2019re proving that innovation can turn the tide\u2014one conversation at a time.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About Mental Help Global:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhelpglobal.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mental Help Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (MHG) is a nonprofit leveraging AI to democratize mental health care in crisis settings. Founded by technologists and humanitarian leaders, MHG collaborates with experts to deliver scalable, culturally adapted solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact Details:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business Name: Mental Help Global<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Name: Clara Kaluderovic<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:clara@mentalhelp.global\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">clara@mentalhelp.global<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Country: United States<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Website: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhelpglobal.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/mentalhelpglobal.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to mental health care today announced the launch of a groundbreaking AI-powered platform designed to deliver immediate, culturally relevant psychological first aid to Ukrainians impacted by war, displacement, and trauma. 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