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This requires creative internationally supported response to strengthen professional capacity in trauma care, psychosocial support and evidence based clinical practice in child and adolescent psychiatry. In September 2024, the European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ESCAP)\u2013Ukraine webinar initiative was launched in collaboration with Ukrainian governmental bodies, UNICEF, and international partners. Across two webinar series (2024\u20132026), the program delivered structured, expert-led online training to a wide multidisciplinary audience, including healthcare providers, educators, and social sector professionals. A total of 10,489 unique participants from all regions of Ukraine were reached, including frontline areas. Descriptive data highlight broad sectoral engagement, with the largest representation from healthcare (48.5%) and education (27.6%). The webinars, which combined live sessions, simultaneous translation, and interactive discussions, have become a critical and often accessible source of up-to-date professional education under wartime conditions. The initiative supports ongoing systemic reforms in Ukraine, particularly the integration of child and adolescent psychiatry into paediatric healthcare structures and the development of community-based mental health services. Complementary projects, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) training, e-learning programs, and international collaborations, further reinforce capacity building and service development. Overall, the ESCAP-Ukraine webinar series represents a scalable, cost-effective model for workforce development, knowledge exchange, and implementation of standardized, evidence-based mental health care in crisis settings which can serve as good practice examples for other regions. 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