Evidence-based practice in short-term psychotherapeutic interventions

Background. The study examines the use of short-term psychotherapy in the work with military personnel with stress-related disorders. Through involvement in the therapeutic process, patients can realise and work through their reactions to stressful events, which is especially important for combat survivors. The main goal is to study the effectiveness of this model of psychotherapy in overcoming mental trauma, strengthening stress resistance and facilitating the adaptation of military personnel to civilian life. Upon completion of the short-term psychotherapy, a significant reduction in anxiety and depression was observed, as well as an improvement in emotional stability in 80% of participants. Positive changes in self-perception and increased stress resistance were confirmed by both quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis. The servicemen also noted improvements in their relationships and the ability to respond more constructively to stressful situations. Thus, short-term psychotherapy has proven to be an effective method for psychotherapeutic support of military personnel with stress-related disorders, contributing to their adaptation and emotional recovery. Purpose – study is to investigate the effectiveness of the positive impact of short-term psychotherapy on the psychoemotional state of servicemen with stress-related disorders. Materials and Methods. The study involved 200 servicemen with symptoms of stress-related disorders who underwent a course of short-term psychotherapy. The results were assessed using standardised questionnaires of anxiety, depression and general psychological state collected at the beginning, middle and end of the course. Additionally, a qualitative interview was conducted to assess patientsʼ experiences of changes in self-perception and adaptation after therapy. Results and discussion. The study indicates the effectiveness of short-term therapy, which is manifested in a decrease in the intensity of depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms, as well as an improvement in emotional stability in 80% of participants. Conclusions. The article discusses the results of an experiment aimed at studying the impact of short-term psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions on the general psycho-emotional state of military personnel. As a result, the observed positive changes in self-perception and increased stress resistance were confirmed by both quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis. Servicemen also noted improvements in their relationships and the ability to respond more constructively to stressful situations. Thus, short-term psychotherapy has proven to be an effective method for psychotherapeutic support of military personnel with stress-related disorders, contributing to their adaptation and emotional recovery.