PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF EARLY REHABILITATION OF PERSONS AFFECTED BY MILITARY ACTIONS

Abstract

The article presents a theoretical analysis of the psychological aspects of early rehabilitation of individuals affected by military actions. The essence of the concept of “early psychological assistance” and its role within the system of medical and psychological support are revealed. The stages of psychological recovery after a traumatic event are outlined, and the key principles – safety, autonomy, empathy, resource orientation, and multidisciplinarity – are defined. The main intervention models, including BASIC Ph, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and the biopsychosocial approach, are described. Special attention is given to modern Ukrainian approaches to organizing psychological assistance in the context of early rehabilitation, particularly within the mhGAP program and the activities of multidisciplinary teams of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. The article analyzes the main challenges in implementing such practices in Ukraine: a shortage of qualified specialists, the lack of standardized protocols, and the high emotional workload of personnel. The necessity of developing supervisory support, ethical standards for work in acute departments, and unified methodological guidelines is emphasized. Early psychological rehabilitation is considered an integral component of comprehensive recovery after combat trauma, aimed at emotional stabilization, prevention of post-traumatic disorders, and fostering the ability for further social reintegration.