Organizational resources of psychological rehabilitation of servicemen

Abstract

Introduction. The professional activities of servicemen are associated with the destructive effects of combat stress. This can lead to radical changes in the cognitive, affective, motivational, value, and behavioral systems of combatants, as well as to their maladjustment, development of combat mental trauma, acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. Servicemen's mental and physical health can be maintained and strengthened through the use of various forms, and methods of psychological rehabilitation. Aim. To analyze the peculiarities of servicemen psychological rehabilitation and the types of its organizational resources. Methods. Content analysis of literature sources and documents, observation, expert evaluation, surveys and psychodiagnostics. Results. The organizational resources of servicemen psychological rehabilitation include various individual and group forms and methods aimed at achieving positive results in servicemen treatment. The effectiveness of servicemen psychological rehabilitation depends on the timely fulfilment of individually-tailored rehabilitation programs, which should become not only an organizational form, but also the content of positive personal transformations. Organizational resources of psychological rehabilitation are divided into material, human and legal. Conclusions. The psychological rehabilitation of servicemen requires significant organizational resources. Special attention should be paid to the psychological rehabilitation of combat-disabled servicemen. The currently used psychological rehabilitation requires a five-stage comprehensive approach.