Keywords
Information Warfare
Martial Law
Psycho-Emotional State
Psychotraumatic Disorders
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Abstract
The purpose is to determine the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on psychological resilience and the information warfare that has been going on since 2014. This study is relevant because reflected in the psycho-emotional state of society, which is under stress. A person who feels fear, anxiety, etc. is easier to control and impose certain ideologies. The general scientific and special methods were used. The analyze the current results of the study of mental health and methods of combating disinformation in the context of information warfare obtained. The author identified common psycho-emotional states of society during the Russian-Ukrainian war. Based on armed aggression, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, the negative impact of martial law was identified. The positive impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the state, the development of national identity, and social cohesion is also highlighted. The author analyzes the information and psychological component in the formation of mental health. The role of the media in shaping the psycho-emotional state is determined. Regulations and projects that guarantee information security are identified. A flowchart of recommendations for building psychological resilience under martial law has been developed. The ways to help counteract the negative impact of Russian propaganda are identified.
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