PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL DURING THE WAR IN UKRAINE
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https://doi.org/10.31732/2663-2209-2025-77-513-520Keywords:
psychological support, war, mental health, stress, self-help, social supportAbstract
The article presents a theoretical study on the issues of psychological support for individuals since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war in Ukraine has caused significant stress on the population's mental health, leading to an increase in cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety disorders, and other psycho-emotional disturbances. Research indicates that the most vulnerable groups include military personnel, internally displaced persons, children, and the elderly. In times of crisis, effective psychological support, encompassing both professional assistance and self-help strategies, becomes essential.
The article examines modern scientific approaches to psychological support during wartime. It analyzes self-help methods, including relaxation techniques, journaling, physical activity, and cognitive-behavioral strategies that help reduce anxiety levels. Special attention is given to the importance of social support, which includes assistance from family, friends, volunteer organizations, and state institutions.
The study also highlights the role of professional psychological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), group therapy, and crisis counseling. It has been found that a comprehensive approach to psychological support, combining individual and group therapy methods, allows for more effective management of the psychological consequences of war.
The results emphasize the need to expand access to psychological services in crisis situations, develop online mental health support resources, and implement national rehabilitation programs. Further research should focus on studying the long-term effects of war, implementing innovative psychological support methods, and evaluating the effectiveness of digital interventions.
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