We introduce this 2025 Intervention collection of field reports, articles and personal reflections during a time of significant change, both within the journal and in the broader field of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in settings affected by conflict, displacement and other emergencies. The past year has brought about humanitarian crises that have been extremely distressing and have often had a profound impact on us, not only as professionals but also as individuals.

The public health burden of intimate partner violence (IPV) is immense, particularly in complex humanitarian emergencies, where up to three in four women report experiencing lifetime IPV. Informed by feminist theory, current interventions addressing IPV in these settings often use gender-transformative approaches to advance more equitable gender attitudes, community mobilisation efforts to engage men in changing gender norms, and economic-focused programming to advance equitable financial decision making within couples.

Objectives

There is a need to screen individuals requiring assistance, identify their specific needs, and determine predictors of the impact of war on their mental health. This will allow us to assess the burden of trauma and the mental health resources of people, with a focus on perceptions of support and recovery from the crisis.

Materials and Methods

The article discusses the early childhood intervention service in Ukraine, which operates in long-term cycles. Early intervention is a service for families with children aged 0 to 4 years who have developmental disorders or are at risk of developing them. The service is family-based, routine-based and transdisciplinary. The article highlights the impact of conflict on children, noting that ongoing negative experiences, or “toxic stress,” can severely affect their development.