Feb 28 • 18:12 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia LSM

Continuing to Live: How to Overcome Depression and Anxiety Due to the War in Ukraine

A Latvian neurologist reflects on the impact of the war in Ukraine on her mental health and coping strategies.

Elīna Malkiela, a neurologist and head of the rehabilitation center 'Jaunķemeri', discusses how the ongoing war in Ukraine has drastically affected her daily life and mental state. Despite her calm demeanor as a medical professional, she acknowledges the heightened anxiety that permeates society. Malkiela observes changes in people's behavior, such as increased nervousness in public spaces and reflects on her own experience, particularly concerning her small child and the proximity of the conflict.

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