NEUROTECHNOLOGIES AND THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL RECOVERY OF MILITARY PERSONNEL
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2311-8458/2025-2-8Keywords:
neurotechnologies, artificial intelligence, psychological recovery, virtual reality, transcranial magnetic stimulationAbstract
The article presents the results of a theoretical analysis of modern scientific research dedicated to the use of neurotechnologies and artificial intelligence systems for the psychological recovery of military personnel. It is substantiated that the war of the 21st century not only changes the nature of conducting combat operations but also enhances the importance of the mental health of personnel, since the resilience and readiness of military personnel for long-term task execution largely determine the effectiveness of the state’s defense capability. In this context, the integration of innovative technologies into the system of psychological support for military personnel acquires strategic importance. Four main directions of neurotechnology application are considered: neurofeedback as a method of self- regulation of brain activity; transcranial magnetic stimulation, which has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing depressive symptoms in US veterans; virtual reality, in particular the BraveMind program, which showed a reduction in PTSD symptoms in more than 60% of participants; brain-computer interfaces capable of improving both motor and emotional-regulatory processes. Special attention is paid to artificial intelligence systems. Machine learning algorithms allow detecting signs of psycho-emotional disorders at preclinical stages, creating individualized psychorehabilitation programs, and monitoring their effectiveness dynamically. AI also enables the creation of virtual psychologists and chatbots that lower the barrier to seeking help and provide continuous support to military personnel. The analysis of international experience from the USA, Israel, and Great Britain shows that the combination of neurotechnologies and AI is one of the most promising directions in the development of military psychology. For the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the implementation of these technologies creates conditions for preserving the mental health of personnel, increasing their stress resistance, and reducing the risks of psychogenic losses. Thus, the article emphasizes the importance of scientifically grounded application of innovative technologies in the system of psychological support for military personnel and defines the prospects for their implementation in wartime conditions.
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