Timely Mental Health Interventions in the Context of War and Humanitarian Crises as a Factor in Preventing the Long-term Consequences of Individual Trauma and Its Intergenerational Transmission

Objectives

There is a need to screen individuals requiring assistance, identify their specific needs, and determine predictors of the impact of war on their mental health. This will allow us to assess the burden of trauma and the mental health resources of people, with a focus on perceptions of support and recovery from the crisis.

Materials and Methods

Based on the analysis and synthesis of the psychological needs of the respondents, we have identified of mental, spiritual, hedonistic and eudaimonic needs, leading the construction of a comprehensive pyramid model. A unique inclusive model of psychological interventions has been developed proposing four dimensions for future developments: theory-centered, phenocentric, method-centered and context-centered.

Results

The timely intervention methods developed by us will enhance the existing conceptual framework of crisis and martial law psychology, providing clinical practitioners with essential guidance in organizing support for individuals affected by war. These methods will facilitate the implementation of effective integrated models of psychological therapy, counseling and support.

Conclusion

The history of our country leading up to the critical year of 2022 is marked by numerous traumatic events, including national liberation wars, the Holodomor, and various forms of repression. These experiences have instilled an profound sense of sorrow and suffering within the national psyche. The prevalence of post-traumatic disorders, threats to mental health, and the risks of transgenerational trauma underscore the significant impact of the current conflict on both present and future generations. The importance of timely intervention methods increases in proportion to the depth of unique national images and archetypes embedded in the collective unconscious of Ukrainians which serve as vital sources of resilience for post-traumatic recovery.