Administrative law foundations of professional psychological support for National Police of Ukraine officers in wartime conditions

The article examines the adequacy of the current legal and regulatory framework for professional psychological support of National Police officers of Ukraine under the conditions of war with the Russian Federation. The author emphasizes that the psychological resilience of police officers is critically important both for fulfilling their duties in combat zones and for protecting the mental health and safety of the civilian population. The state of legal regulation of the psychological service of the National Police of Ukraine is analyzed. It is established that the existing legal framework is mainly oriented toward peacetime and requires adaptation to the extreme conditions of war. The article summarizes research by Ukrainian and international authors that highlights the need for a systemic approach to psychological support, including the development of stress resilience, prevention of emotional burnout, provision of counseling assistance, and support in extreme situations. The author stresses the importance of implementing evidence-based psychological practices and adapting existing programs to the challenges of wartime. The article substantiates the necessity of improving the current legal regulation of the psychological service of the National Police of Ukraine in light of martial law challenges, specifically: implementing anonymous psychological help requests with confidentiality guarantees; expanding psychological support measures and psychoeducation during service, not only following traumatic events; strengthening cooperation with state agencies and non-governmental organizations; and introducing a system of independent audits for the quality of psychological services provided. It is concluded that there is a need for a comprehensive reform of approaches to organizing psychological support for the employees of the National Police of Ukraine, taking into account current challenges and best international practices.