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No Time to Heal: The Psychological Rehabilitation of a Ukrainian Soldier After Russian Captivity

The Guardian profiles Ukraine’s first psychological trauma centre, Forest Glade, where soldiers like 25‑year‑old Kyrylo Chuvak undergo intensive three‑week rehabilitation after years of Russian captivity. The programme blends conventional therapy with unconventional activities such as tango, archery and guided breathing to address PTSD, depression and anxiety. Despite the brief duration, the centre aims to restore combat readiness before troops return to the front lines. The piece highlights the growing mental‑health burden on Ukraine’s armed forces as international focus on the war fades.