title: Faces Behind the Masks in Times of War
abstract: This chapter was written by a mental health professional and expressive arts therapist who lived and practiced in Kyiv, Ukraine for over eight years after the Euromaidan Revolution of Dignity in 2014, when Russia first invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea. The author details the work of First Aid of the Soul, which is a non-profit organization she founded in March 2022 that provides free and accessible mental health support to Ukrainians. Beginning with a brief historical overview of relations bet