Prevention of the suicidal behavior in former prisoners of war

Abstract

The article is devoted to the issue of military captivity. The main types of prophylaxis of suicidal behavior have been reviewed. Suicide prevention is a preventive prophylaxis of suicide, the purpose of which is informa- tional and propagandistic work with the population, aimed at preventing suicides, and implementing social and psychological assistance. Secondary prophylaxis is a suicidal intervention, which can be helpful in case of a potential suicide, its purpose is to prevent the act of self-wrecking, self-destruction and to preserve human life as the highest social value. Tertiary prophylaxis is called suicidal posture, it uses measures of medical therapy, psychological adaptation, psychotherapy. The article presents the psychological consequences of military captivity: psychological reactions and actions, indicating the cardinal transformations of the individual, changes in the I-concept, self-consciousness and self-awareness of the prisoner of war, which contribute to suicidal behavior. Also, recommendations have been made to improve the efficiency of rehabilitation work with those who have been kept in captivity, their relatives and loved ones.

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Ю. М. Широбоков

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Ю. М. Широбоков (2017). Prevention of the suicidal behavior in former prisoners of war. Теорія і практика сучасної психології, 2(), 70-74. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-445029