TNMU Associate Professor Participates in International Training Programme on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment

From 7 to 10 October 2026, a four-day module of an international specialised training programme dedicated to modern evidence-based approaches to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was held in Lviv. The programme was organised by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Texas A&M University College of Medicine (USA).

Olha Liuta, Associate Professor of the Department of Psychiatry, Narcology and Medical Psychology at TNMU, took part in the training.

This three-year training programme was specifically developed for Ukrainian mental health professionals and researchers working in the field of PTSD research and treatment. It aims to enhance the professional skills of Ukrainian specialists who provide care to patients exposed to psychological trauma, particularly as a result of the full-scale war.

The programme is delivered with the participation of leading American researchers and clinicians and involves an in-depth study of scientifically validated methods for treating PTSD. During the training in Lviv, particular attention was paid to:

rolonged Exposure Therapy;

Modern approaches to PTSD pharmacotherapy;

The integration of evidence-based methods into everyday clinical practice.

The training was delivered by a team of experts from Texas A&M University under the leadership of the project’s principal investigator, Professor Israel Liberzon, a renowned researcher of the neurobiological mechanisms of psychological trauma and PTSD. The project’s co-director is Dr Tetiana Nickelsen.

Ongoing participation in this three-year international programme provides an opportunity to deepen theoretical knowledge, improve practical skills, and exchange experience with leading experts in the field.

The involvement of TNMU academic staff in international training programmes helps promote the integration of the latest evidence-based approaches into the University’s educational process and the training of future mental health professionals.

TNMU expresses its sincere gratitude to Professor Israel Liberzon, Dr Tetiana Nickelsen, and the entire Texas A&M University team for organising the programme, maintaining a high standard of professional instruction, and supporting Ukrainian specialists.