Ukraine War: Sleepless Nights, Traumatized People | JQJO

Ukrainians in cities like Kharkiv are experiencing severe sleep disruption due to the ongoing war. Frequent nighttime attacks, power outages, and the constant fear of further violence have led to widespread insomnia and mental health issues. People are adapting by avoiding air raid alerts, relocating temporarily, or simply trying to sleep through the sounds of war. Even when quiet, the lingering trauma makes it difficult to equate silence with safety. Psychologists are helping those affected cope with the psychological impact of this sleep deprivation and the normalization of fear.