The Psychological Assistance Aimed at Harmonization of Personality’s Psychological Health in Conditions of Mental Stress in Society

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the problem of psychological assistance to a personality who has long been in extreme and crisis conditions of public life. The author analyzes the concept of «Psychological health of the personality», outlines the pathogenic consequences of being in stressful and crisis conditions, namely: the formation of neurotic traits that interfere with personal functioning (obsessive recollection of horrible episodes; feelings of depression, fear, anxiety, alienation, guilt, loss of normal interests, increased excitability, irritability, which can lead to an emotional outburst, uncertainty in the future, difficulty concentrating, communication difficulties).There where studied the features of destructive qualities which are formed due to influence of extreme factors. The author defines the criteria of psychological health of the personality (the spiritual orientation, the moral attitude of the individual to himself, to others, (trust, love), the ability to cope with life problems, to effective, creative activity, the stress resistance, the self-worth of each person, the adequate expression their thoughts, feelings, the responsibility, the congruence, the optimism, the adequate level of demands, the independence, the sense of humor, the tolerance, the self-esteem). The psychological determinants of harmonizing mental health are: a positive thinking, an emotional resilience, a tolerance to stress, and a balance in relationships with other people. The article identifies the features of psychological care and areas of psychological rehabilitation of persons who have long been in emotionally stressful conditions. The author considers the psychological determinants of harmonization of psychological health of the personality.As a result of empirical research, have been formulated the methodological recommendations for harmonizing the psychological health of the individual in conditions of mental stress in society.

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