PSYCHOPROPHYLAXIS AMONG PERSONS WHO ARE IN SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Abstract

The article reveals the main groups of people who, more often than others, find themselves in unusual conditions for their existence, in which they experience psychological and emotional experiences. In particular, these are military personnel, rescuers, people who, by nature of their activity, work in extreme conditions, residents of temporarily occupied territories, everyone who is affected by threat warnings (air alarms), as well as travelers to places with extreme environmental conditions, or falling into in conditions with the need for autonomous survival. They may develop suicidal thoughts as a result of depression, anxiety, social isolation, loss of loved ones, violence or substance abuse. It is shown that psychoprophylactic work, which is a system of measures to prevent the development of mental disorders, should be carried out among persons who find themselves in special conditions. It should include educational programs, self-management skills training, psychological support, social work and other interventions aimed at strengthening mental health and preventing disorders. Psychoprophylaxis builds a system of measures aimed at reducing neuropsychiatric morbidity. The leading role of psychologists in providing psycho-prophylactic help to people in special conditions is revealed, as they can predict possible psychological problems and risks and, accordingly, develop programs or interventions to prevent them. The necessity of conducting work on the development and improvement of psychoprophylaxis programs and measures for target groups of people in unusual conditions is indicated. It has been proven that understanding the specifics of the causes and mechanisms of their mental state disorders, risk factors affecting them and protective factors, as well as providing timely and effective psychological support will ensure the prevention or minimization of mental disorders.