PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF WAR FOR CHILDREN WITH NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND REHABILITATION

Abstract

War is a violation of the fundamental rights of the child, which can have a long-term negative impact on their physical and mental health, as well as their overall development. The psychological consequences of war for children with neuropsychiatric disorders include immediate stress reactions, an increased risk of developing specific mental disorders, and long-term difficulties in adaptation. A forced separation from parents significantly deepens the psychological trauma of such children. It is important to provide a comprehensive and multi-level system of trauma care focused on strengthening resilience and restoring a sense of security. The aim of the study is to analyze the psychological consequences of war for children with neuropsychiatric disorders and develop effective diagnostic and rehabilitation approaches. The research methods include a literature review, clinical examination using psychodiagnostic techniques, questionnaires of children and their parents, as well as the development and testing of rehabilitation programs with subsequent comparative analysis of the results. The peculiarities of the manifestation of PTSD, depression, anxiety and stress in children before and after CBT were studied and assessed. The results of the assessment showed positive dynamics, in particular, the number of children without symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety and stress increased. A decrease in the number of children with an average level of symptoms was recorded, especially in depression and anxiety. High-level indicators remained at a stable low level, which indicates the effectiveness of the therapy. The results obtained confirm the importance of continuing medical and psychological care, which helps reduce the severity of symptoms and contributes to the improvement of the general mental state of children. It is important to develop and implement effective and accessible models of multisectoral cooperation and therapy, which primarily depend on family doctors and primary care doctors in conflict zones. In this article, we provide a brief overview of the diagnosis and rehabilitation of vulnerable groups, i.e. children.

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