Herasymenko L. O., Zolochevskyi I. O.

PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT DURING REHABILITATION OF MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AS A KEY TO EFFECTIVE RECOVERY AND ADAPTATION

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Herasymenko L. O., Zolochevskyi I. O.

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MODERN ACHIEVEMENTS OF MEDICINE

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Psychosocial maladjustment is a common consequence of exposure to combat- and crisis-related stress among military personnel and veterans. In contemporary theoretical models, social support is viewed as a major protective factor capable of mitigating the negative impact of traumatic experiences, enhancing adaptive coping and improving stress tolerance and psychosocial adjustment. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perceived social support and manifestations of psychosocial maladjustment in military servicemen with PTSD undergoing rehabilitation. The study sample included 32 male military servicemen aged 25-45 years (mean age 34.8±5.6 years) treated in a psychiatric inpatient unit. The assessment methods comprised the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Psychosocial Maladjustment Scale (Herasymenko), and clinical evaluation of posttraumatic symptom severity. The results demonstrated that higher levels of social support, particularly family support, were associated with lower maladjustment scores and improved emotional regulation. The findings highlight the crucial role of social support in maintaining psychological well-being in military populations and identify it as a promising target for preventive and therapeutic interventions within rehabilitation programs for servicemen with PTSD.

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Publication of the article:

«Bulletin of problems biology and medicine», 2025 Issue 4, 179, addition, 112-114 pages, index UDC 616.89-008-036.12-02:355.01]:[615.851+364.6]-057.36

DOI:

10.29254/2523-4110-2025-4-179/addition-112-114