Mental health support offered to Ukrainian refugees arriving in North Yorkshire

A mental health nurse is offering guidance and support

Author: Kathy GreenPublished 8th Apr 2022
Last updated 8th Apr 2022

A mental health nurse says Ukrainian refugees arriving in North Yorkshire will need a huge amount of mental health support.

Marie Tonkin says those escaping war will have been traumatised by what they've seen and may need a long time to process it.

She's volunteering to help support and signpost families once they arrive but says we can all do our bit by being friendly and understanding.

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