The problem of the influence of wartime stress on the condition of patients with mental and behavioral disorders

Abstract

   Objective: to assess the impact of various wartime stresses on the condition of patients with mental illnesses, followed by the development of preventive measures.   Materials and methods: a questionnaire and a survey of 510 patients with mental and behavioral disorders were conducted on voluntary terms. Then the subjects were divided into 2 groups: 1 group — those who were in the zone of direct combat operations; 2 group — those who were in safer zones. The calculation of the proportion of persons depending on the appropriate answers to questions, a comparison of the levels of anxiety and anxiety in connection with the military situation in patients of groups 1 and 2, as well as an analysis of the corresponding 510 outpatient charts studied in order to assess the impact of wartime stress on the nature of the course of mental illness.   Results: the negative impact of wartime stress on the course of mental disorders was established in the form of a worsening of the clinical picture of diseases, an increase in the number of exacerbations and resistance to therapy.   Conclusion: according to the results of the study, preventive measures are recommended.