Psychocorrection Sessions for Military Personnel

On January 19, 2023, the staff of the Department of Psychiatry, Narcology, and Medical Psychology of I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, together with intern doctors, conducted psychocorrective session for military personnel of one of the units of Ternopil Oblast.

The Head of the Department, DSc, MD, Professor Olena Wenger addressed the attendees with the words of deep appreciation for their work.

During the session, psychoeducation was provided for 35 servicemen and training was organized on the topic “Post-stress reactions” and “Assistance techniques for people who have experienced traumatic events”.

All those present received psychocorrective assistance using mindfulness techniques, as well as psychodiagnostics using the DASS-21 and Mississippi scale for assessing post-traumatic reactions (military version).

An individual diagnostic interview and psychotherapeutic session was conducted for all combatants and, if necessary, psychocorrective trauma-focused therapy and medication correction were recommended.

The staff of the department expresses their heartfelt appreciation to the command of this military unit for comprehensive assistance in maintaining the psycho-emotional state of personnel and highly motivated servicemen for their service and profound work for the future of Ukraine. After all, owing to those who protect us at the front, we are able to be useful in the rear and bring our victory closer together!