THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS

Abstract

Modern migration processes caused by the armed conflict in Ukraine lead to serious socio-economic problems for displaced persons, which worsen their well-being and negatively affect their psychological health. The article analyzes the main stressors: problems with lack of stability, difficulties with employment, social isolation and limited access to medical services, which are risk factors for the development of mental disorders, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The main research methods were: induction, deduction and abstraction of current scientific achievements. The results showed that factors such as age, gender, education, economic and social status play a significant role in the adaptation process of forcibly displaced persons. The need for experimental research taking into account various socio-demographic factors in order to develop effective resocialization programs for this category of the population is emphasized. The authors emphasize the importance of comprehensive support for IDPs, including social programs, psychological assistance, and promotion of economic integration of IDPs. The work also highlights the importance of state assistance in overcoming socio-economic difficulties of IDPs, involving non-governmental organizations and the media in creating prerequisites, overcoming stigmatization to improve the adaptation process of this category of persons. It is emphasized that effective integration of IDPs is possible only under the conditions of a combination of economic, social, and psychological support, which will contribute to reducing the level of psycho-emotional stress among IDPs and improving their quality of life.