THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION OF UKRAINIANS DURING THE WAR. POST-WAR PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

The article discusses the human toll of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. As of the time of writing, over 8 million people have fled Ukraine, with 5.3 million displaced internally and 1.2 million deported to Russia, including 150,000 children. The conflict has resulted in numerous casualties, including half a thousand children dead and over a thousand wounded due to Russian bombardments. Additionally, about 15,000 people are missing, and Ukraine has become the most mined country globally.The author highlights the devastating impact on the psychological well-being of Ukrainians, describing various psychological traumas such as survivor's guilt, paranoia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The prolonged war, lasting 646 days at the time of writing, has led to the development of a military mentality among Ukrainian soldiers, making it challenging for them to readapt to a peaceful society. The article notes the difficulties in maintaining mental health, both for civilians and military personnel.