RCIS

Abstract:

The relevance of the topic of the psychological impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the civilian population of Ukraine is due to the urgent need to understand and minimise the negative psychosocial consequences of the conflict. Mass displacement, loss of loved ones, economic instability and constant threat to life have a significant impact on the mental health of the population, creating new challenges for the healthcare system and social institutions. The study aims to investigate the psychological consequences of war for the civilian population of Ukraine. Its object is the mental state and socio-psychological characteristics of people affected by the war. The methodological basis of the study is a comprehensive analysis of the scientific literature, covering theoretical and empirical works in the fields of crisis psychology and psychosocial support. The results of the study showed that the most common psychological problems among the affected population are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and other psychosomatic disorders. In addition, the study revealed the impact of the war on social ties, increased isolation, and difficulties in adapting to new living conditions, especially among internally displaced persons. The study’s practical significance lies in the fact that its results can be used to develop effective psychosocial support programmes for different groups of people affected by the war. The proposed measures are aimed at restoring mental health, improving adaptation and reducing the risk of developing long-term psychological consequences of war.

Keywords:

military identity; cognitive warfare; civilian population; post-traumatic stress disorder; psychological rehabilitation; emotional exhaustion.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33788/rcis.87.2

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