PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION OF MILITARY PERSONNEL THROUGH MINDFULNESS PRACTICES: CURRENT TENDENCIES AND EFFICIENCY

O. BRYNTSEVA V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2354-7901
A. PODOROZHNA V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5248-7699

Keywords: Mindfulness, PTSD, war veterans, psychological rehabilitation, MBCT, MBSR, self-regulation, psychological support

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-85-19

The purpose of the article is to evaluate the efficiency of mindfulness practices in the psychological rehabilitation of military personnel and war veterans in the context of the current war in Ukraine and to determine the possibilities for their integration into Ukrainian rehabilitation programs.

Methods. The methods used include reviewing international and national studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses on the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions (MBCT, MBSR, MBAT) in working with military personnel and war veterans. An analysis of Ukrainian practical initiatives and rehabilitation center programs was conducted, including using online platforms and mobile applications for mindfulness training.

Results. Studies have shown that it reduces symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression and improves emotional regulation, self-awareness, and social integration in war veterans. Combining mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral and body-oriented therapy makes rehab programs more effective.

Conclusions. In Ukraine, mindfulness practices are actively implemented through non-governmental organizations, war veteran funds, and specialized centers, ensuring the accessibility and individualization of programs for different categories of patients. Its main advantages are accessibility, safety, and flexibility in group and individual formats. Further research should focus on adapting programs to the Ukrainian context, using digital technologies, evaluating long-term effects, and developing a system for training specialists to implement mindfulness practices in rehabilitation work effectively.

In cites: Bryntseva O., Podorozhna A. (2025). Psychological rehabilitation of military personnel through mindfulness practices: current tendencies and efficiency. Problems of Engineering Pedagogic Education, (85), 216-225. https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2025-85-19

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