SCIENTIFIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH OF THE PROBLEM OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of post-traumatic stress disorder as one of the most common mental disorders, which arises as a result of experienced traumatic events. It attempts a scientific and psychological analysis of the study of this phenomenon in Ukraine with the aim of a comprehensive understanding of the nature and development of PTSD. The problem of PTSD in Ukraine is aggravated by the war, which brings the mortality of the population, the destruction of infrastructure and constant aggression. The probability of developing PTSD in the context of military conflict among military personnel, internally displaced persons and refugees remains particularly high. The impact of traumatic stress requires special attention from specialists to develop coping methods aimed at restoring mental balance and improving adaptive mechanisms of victims. The article highlights the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder associated with functional disorders. The factors affecting the dynamics of the psychological state of persons who were in the combat zone and were exposed to psychotraumatic factors, as well as risk factors causing PTSD, are specified. Traumatic events leading to the development of PTSD can be the result of both single and multiple or repeated experiences. The clinical picture of post-traumatic stress disorder is determined by the individual psychological characteristics of the individual and the pathoplastic background. Early detection of PTSD is critical to preventing the long-term effects of this disorder. The use of psychodiagnostic methods, such as PTSD testing and quality of life analysis, allows identifying symptoms in the early stages. This provides an opportunity to introduce complex therapy, including social support, adaptive strategies and psychotherapy, aimed at reducing the impact of traumatic experiences on the personality.