Yatsenko Yulia Olehivna

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University, specialty "Medicine";
• Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, internship in "Psychiatry"

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• international training on rehabilitation of patients after limb loss at the National Rehabilitation Center "Vaivari" (Jurmala, Latvia, 2024);
• course "Treatment of PTSD, psychological traumas, and addictions with ketamine-assisted therapy";
• training "First psychological aid, self-help, and burnout mitigation in healthcare workers".

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• support for stress-associated disorders – post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorder, acute stress reaction;
• assistance with anxiety disorders – generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias (social and specific), panic disorder;
• work with mood disorders – depression, bipolar affective disorder (BAD), neurasthenia;
• treatment of obsessive-compulsive states (intrusive thoughts and rituals that interfere with daily life);
• support for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD);
• assistance with mental disorders related to organic brain damage, particularly due to blast injuries;
• support for eating disorders – compulsive overeating, bulimia, anorexia nervosa;
• work with personality disorders affecting emotional well-being, relationships, and social adaptation.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• "I am interested in how the body and mind interact. Therefore, I delve deeper into gastroenterology and endocrinology – because hormones and digestion directly influence our emotional state."

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "In my free time, I enjoy exploring art from the perspective of psychiatry. Edvard Munch's work is a vivid example of how an artist expresses inner states on canvas. I also adore documentary and feature films from 1927-1965. And hiking: mountain walks help to reset my thoughts."

Doctor's advice:

• "Your well-being is important. If you feel anxiety, tension, emotional exhaustion, or sleep disturbances – these are natural signals that it's worth stopping and taking care of yourself. Early consultation with a psychiatrist is a form of support that helps restore clarity, calm, and a sense of inner strength. You can start with a short conversation. Often, that is the first step towards restoring your resources and comfort in daily life."