Makashutina Olha Olehivna

Education:

• 2011-2017: Kharkiv National Medical University, specialty "General Medicine";
• 2017-2019: Luhansk State Medical University, internship in Psychiatry

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• thematic improvement course in the program "Clinical Neuropsychology";
• seminars with international participation "Mental Health and Psychological Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons", "Support for People Experiencing Traumatic Loss and Grief".

Areas of professional development:

• focus on international clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders;
• regular attendance at seminars, workshops, professional schools, and conferences in the field.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• mood disorders: depressive states, cyclothymia (mood swings), and bipolar affective disorder;
• anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders: when anxiety or intrusive thoughts interfere with normal life;
• somatoform disorders: physical symptoms that arise due to psychological factors;
• eating disorders and sleep disturbances: assistance in restoring harmonious habits;
• stress-associated disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): support after difficult life events;
• psychotic states: such as schizotypal disorder and schizophrenia;
• neurodegenerative disorders and co-occurring disorders in elderly people

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• psychology, neuropsychology
• psychotherapy;
• neurology.

Doctor's advice:

• "Mental health is not about being strong or weak; it's about self-care as a valuable part of life. Even if you feel well, regular check-ups help to notice initial changes in mood or behavior that may not yet be bothersome but can affect your quality of life over time. Simple daily habits – paying attention to sleep patterns, nutrition, and learning to relieve stress – help reduce the risks of serious disorders. Start small: listen to yourself, observe your mood and habits. And don't hesitate to seek help – it's an act of caring for yourself and your loved ones."