War's effect on students' feelings over 3 years
Mental health and well-being among Ukrainian female university students: The impact of war over 3 years
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Surprising Findings
Secular students had nearly 50% higher rates of suicidal ideation than religious students — and the difference was massive (Cohen’s d=7.628).
Most Western research assumes secularism = greater resilience. This flips it: in extreme trauma, faith may be a critical coping mechanism, not a relic.
Practical Takeaways
Universities should integrate faith-based peer support groups and chaplaincy services into mental health programs for war-affected students.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Secular students had nearly 50% higher rates of suicidal ideation than religious students — and the difference was massive (Cohen’s d=7.628).
Most Western research assumes secularism = greater resilience. This flips it: in extreme trauma, faith may be a critical coping mechanism, not a relic.
Practical Takeaways
Universities should integrate faith-based peer support groups and chaplaincy services into mental health programs for war-affected students.
Publication
Journal
Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health
Year
2025
Authors
A. Reznik, Iuliia Pavlova, Valentyna Pavlenko, Anton Kurapov, A. Drozdov, N. Korchakova, Shai-Li Romem Porat, R. Isralowitz
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Depression levels in Ukrainian female students decreased in 2023 but increased again in 2024 compared to previous years, with statistically significant changes.
Ukrainian female students experienced less burnout in 2023 but more in 2024 compared to earlier years, with statistically significant changes.
In 2022, these students were really scared of the war. By 2023, they felt a bit less scared — but by 2024, their fear shot back up again, even higher than before.
In 2023, students felt less emotionally drained — but by 2024, they were burned out again, even more than before.