This educational series is dedicated to understanding the experience of captivity, its psychological consequences, and ways to properly support those who have been released and their families. The episodes gradually reveal what a person experiences during isolation and after release, how to regain a sense of security, avoid stigmatization, and speak without re-traumatization. Special attention is paid to the post-isolation support system, the role of specialists, communities, and loved ones, as well as practical guidelines for assistance. The series also supports those who help others by offering tools for self-help, burnout prevention, and mutual support.

This educational series was created for the Diia.Edication platform as part of the Ukrainian Mental Health Program “How Are U?” — an initiative of First Lady Olena Zelenska, in cooperation with DIGNITY — Danish Institute Against Torture, with funding from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Expert and analytical support is provided by the Coordination Center for Mental Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, and technical support is provided by the non-governmental organization “Barrier-Free.”