Rehabilitation of combatants with post-traumatic stress disorder as an important component of supporting their mental health

The participation of the armed forces in combat operations against the aggressor of the Russian Federation and their consequences have led to the emergence of a significant number of defenders who have a mental disorder that arises from experiencing a traumatic event in the course of performing their assigned tasks. The signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are most often manifestations and symptoms, intrusive memories of a traumatic event during combat, avoidance of places and situations reminiscent of trauma, excessive excitability, sleep problems, anger, anxiety and depression. As a result, this can lead to serious problems in relationships, work, health and overall quality of life, which in turn affects the effectiveness of the combat mission and reduces the combat capability of the structural unit. The study of the mental health of servicemen with post-traumatic stress disorder shows evidence of a decrease in their reaction speed and perception processes in processing information, which is an illustration of nervous system disorders resulting from injuries, dysfunction of the central nervous system, fatigue, nervousness, etc. Given the circumstances, the question arises of solving important tasks of finding the latest measures, programs and technologies for recovery, rehabilitation and return to the social environment after suffering post-traumatic stress disorder from the combat environment.