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Organization	Fondacija Krila Nade/Foundation Wings of Hope
Region	Bosnia and Herzegovina
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ProjectLeader	WoH Volunteer

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This project will provide free mental health support for marginalized and vulnerable individuals from throughout Europe whose human rights have been violated. Victims of domestic violence, war traumatized individuals, and children from families with low income, suffering from mental health issues and disorders, are provided with counseling, psychotherapy or psychological and psycho-social support free of charge.

Challenge

It is estimated that around 1/3 of people in Bosnia&Herzegovina have mental health issues. Anxiety disorders and depressive disorders are most common for adults and adjustment problems, externalizing disorders and trauma were the most common health issues among children. The health-care services and health insurance coverage is unequal and lately the health system is under drastic savings measures. Because of this mental health centers in Sarajevo are overwhelmed and free services inaccessible.

Long-Term Impact

The project will provide 160 sessions of counseling, psychotherapy or psychological and psycho-social support free of charge for marginalized individuals (children and adults) suffering from various mental health issues, problems and disorders. A big part of this process is personal empowerment by accomplishing individual goals set at the beginning of the therapy, combined with accompanying behavioral changes, improved learning abilities and more connections with friends and family.