АЛГОРИТМ ДІАГНОСТУВАННЯ ПОСТТРАВМАТИЧНИХ СТРЕСОВИХ РОЗЛАДІВ ОСОБОВОГО СКЛАДУ ПІСЛЯ УЧАСТІ В ОПЕРАЦІЇ ОБ’ЄДНАНИХ СИЛ

Abstract

The article presents the Algorithm for diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorders in the military after participating in the JFO and identifies the ways to achieve the effectiveness of quality diagnostics of mental problems among the combatants.Introduction. The war in Ukraine brought the problem of post-traumatic stress disorder (hereinafter – PTSD) to the fore. It is commonly known that PTSD does not appear immediately after a psycho-traumatic event. Unfortunately, at present, the Armed Forces of Ukraine does not have a guiding document that would clearly prescribe the algorithm for diagnosing PTSD in the military after participating in the Joint Forces Operation (hereinafter – the JFO), taking into account the prolongation of PTSD manifestations in time.In our opinion, it is very difficult to detect signs of PTSD in such a short period of time after the end of the impact of psycho-traumatic factors of hostilities. In this regard, we suggest our "Algorithm for diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorders in the military after participating in the JFO" (hereinafter - the Algorithm), according to which the process of diagnosing PTSD lasts from two to three months, which, in our opinion, will contribute to better identification of signs of mental and behavioral disorders in the members of service.Purpose. The purpose of the article is to theoretically analyze scientific sources on the issue under study, to develop the "Algorithm for diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorders in the military after participation in the JFO", according to which the process of diagnosing PTSD will last from two to three months, which, in our opinion, will contribute to better identification of signs of mental and behavioral disorders in the members of service, and will allow for better implementation of measures for their rehabilitation.Methods. Based on the analysis of scientific research using empirical methods: observations, surveys and interviews, we have found that the Algorithm for diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorders in the military after participating in the JFO, taking into account the time dynamics of PTSD in the military units, has not been considered.Conclusions. Summing up, we can draw the following conclusions:Firstly, officers of the moral and psychological support structures, medical officers, psychologists and other officials involved in rehabilitation activities must have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience in diagnosing PTSD in the military after participating in the JFO.Secondly, the effectiveness of psychological diagnosis will be determined by the timeliness, consistency, and continuity of diagnostic measures;Thirdly, taking into account the peculiarities of the proposed methods for diagnosing PTSD, which arose because of traumatic events, will provide an opportunity to organize timely and effective psychological assistance to the affected personnel.Promising areas of further research may be: further development and justification of innovative forms and methods of diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorders in personnel after participation in the JFO.