PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION OF WAR VETERANS: SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONTEXT

Abstract

The article analyzes the current state of organization and functioning of rehabilitation centers in Ukraine that provide medical, psychological and social assistance to war veterans. The full-scale armed aggression of russia against Ukraine has led to a significant increase of the number of individuals who have suffered injuries, concussions and psychological trauma, creating an urgent need for the comprehensive rehabilitation. Ensuring an effective system of medical, physical, social and psychological support for veterans has become a key priority of the national policy in the field of health care and psychosocial support. Addressing this issue requires interdepartmental coordination, involvement of medical, social and educational institutions; improving the professional competence of specialists such as doctors, psychologists, social workers and educators. The article summarizes the main theoretical approaches and practical experience of the psychological recovery of war veterans in Ukraine and abroad. Besides it highlights the role of multidisciplinary teams, the integration of the psychological and social components in recovery programs and the development of new models of the psychosocial support aimed at the reintegration of veterans into the civilian life.