MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT OF PERSONNEL IN THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CURRENT SITUATION AND PROSPECTS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Keywords:
organization of psychological assistance to servicemen, long-term stay of servicemen in the combat zone, program of psychological assistance to servicemen, regulation of the organization and implementation of psychological assistance to servicemen, integrated system of psychological work and training programs for servicemen, dissociation, depression, symptoms of autonomic instability and avoidance of stimuli.
Abstract
The article considers the actual problem of the possibilities of improving the provision of psychological assistance to servicemen under the conditions of a long stay in a combat zone. A review and analysis of existing approaches, principles and models of providing psychological assistance to servicemen in extreme conditions was carried out. As part of the conducted research, a program of psychological support for military personnel was developed. The program showed effectiveness in reducing the severity of intrusion symptoms, dissociation, depression and had a positive effect on the state of military personnel activity. Based on the results of the work carried out, recommendations were drawn up regarding the psychological support organization for servicemen in the conditions of a long stay in the combat zone.
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Published
2024-03-31
How to Cite
Shykovets, S., & Karamushka, T. (2024). MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT OF PERSONNEL IN THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CURRENT SITUATION AND PROSPECTS FOR IMPROVEMENT. Kyiv Journal of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy, 7, 102-116. https://doi.org/10.48020/mppj.2024.01.07
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