“…In principle, the optimal mix of mental health services should ensure services in communities close to an individual's place of work and living (Thornicroft and Tansella, 2013;World Health Organization, 2007. Conflict and its consequences have led many settings and countries to move from institution-based mental health service delivery to enhanced community-based provision and a focus on prevention (Abuazza, 2013;Baignana et al, 2005;Epping-Jordan et al, 2015;Hasanovi c et al, 2006;Karam et al, 2016;Kienzler, 2019;Kucukalic et al, 2005;Maukera and Blignault, 2015;Patel et al, 2011;Sharma and Piachaud, 2011;Ventevogel et al, 2011Ventevogel et al, , 2012Ventevogel et al, , 2022World Health Organization, 2013). As the mental health infrastructure across Donetsk and Luhansk is not uniform, multiple constellations and levels of service provision should be considered (in line with the balanced care model as described by Thornicroft and Tansella, 2002).…”