THE MAIN SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Abstract

Introduction: Approximately 30% of persons older than 18 years have had at least one traumatic event during their lives. Among the people who had some psychotraumatic event the significant part of the “mental wound” caused a great psychological trauma. It will not heal
even some time later. As a result, the post-traumatic stress disorder will develop in future. But the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not the only disorder associated with some traumatic events.
Aim of the study: The purpose of the study is to determine the peculiarities of the main symptoms and diagnosis of the post-traumatic stress disorder. Besides, the purpose of the study is to indicate the main aspects of psychocorrective work in case of the post-traumatic stress
disorder. The subject of the study includes symptoms, diagnosis and psychocorrective work in case of the post-traumatic stress disorder.
Research method: The “Depression Scale” by E. Beck and the SAN technique (wellbeing, activity, mood) were used. The basis of the study was the Kyiv Regional Center of Social and Psychological Assistance. 40 adults participated in the study (15 women and 25 men). Their age was from 25 to 60 years. Analyzing the results of the study according to the depression
scales by E. Beck we noticed that 45% of persons have no depressive symptoms, 21% have mild depression, only 6% have moderate depression, and 17% have moderate depression and 8% have severe depression. The results of the “well-being” scale of the SAN methodology are as follows: the majority of persons have a high level of well-being, namely 65% of persons and 29% have an average level of well-being. According to the activity scale the distribution is slightly different: most persons have an average level of activity (44%), 38% have an average level and 17% have a low level of activity. According to the “mood” scale the following results were found: 72% of persons have a good mood, 21% have an average mood and 6% have a bad or not-so-good mood.
Discussion: The results of the study can be used in further scientific activity. Conclusions: We carried out a diagnosis using the “Depression Scale” by E. Beck and the SAN method (well-being, activity, mood). In order to correct the emotional sphere of the person with PTSD the psychological training on the topic “Increasing stress resistance” can be used