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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(2), pp. 319 - 328
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130204
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Emergency Psychological Assistance for Victims in Difficult Life Situations
Myroslava Sadova 1,2,*, Galyna Lapshun 1, Viktoriia Savishchenko 3, Yana Raievska 4, Hanna Voshkolup 5
1 Institute of Clinical Psychology, Pan-European University, Slovakia
2 Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Pedagogy, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine
3 Department of Pedagogy and Psychology, Educational-and-Scientific Institute of Law and Innovative Studies, Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs, Ukraine
4 Department of Psychology, Educational and Scientific Institute of Psychology and Social Sciences, Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Ukraine
5 Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, Alfred Nobel University, Ukraine
ABSTRACT
This study is focused on identifying effective psychological intervention methods for individuals in challenging circumstances. The aim is to evaluate the influence of these interventions on the emotional well-being and adaptive capacities of those in difficult life situations. To achieve this, we utilised the Beck Depression Inventory, Impact of Event Scale-Revised, and General Health Questionnaire as assessment tools. The interventions used were Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy, and Psychological First Aid. We conducted a statistical analysis using t-test and ANOVA. The results revealed a significant decrease in stress levels in the intervention groups. Group A saw a reduction from an average stress score of 35 at the start of the experiment to 22 at the end. In group B (emotion-focused therapy), the level decreased from 32 to 25, and in group C 鈥� from 30 to 24. Group A showed a decrease in anxiety levels from 55 to 42 (p = 0.003), while Group C experienced a reduction from 53 to 40 (p = 0.001). Both groups also reported better quality of life scores post-intervention, highlighting the effectiveness of their respective therapies. However, control group D (psychological first aid) slightly reduced from 33 to 31, indicating lower effectiveness than other methods. We found that short-term psychotherapeutic methods, such as eye movement desensitisation and rational-emotive therapy, significantly reduce anxiety, depression and social difficulties, unlike standard support. This study underscores the need for further research to enhance our understanding of the effectiveness of these interventions in diverse settings.
KEYWORDS
Psychological Intervention, Stress, Depression, Therapy, Crisis Psychology, Victims, Life Situations
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Myroslava Sadova , Galyna Lapshun , Viktoriia Savishchenko , Yana Raievska , Hanna Voshkolup , "Emergency Psychological Assistance for Victims in Difficult Life Situations," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 319 - 328, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130204.
(b). APA Format:
Myroslava Sadova , Galyna Lapshun , Viktoriia Savishchenko , Yana Raievska , Hanna Voshkolup (2025). Emergency Psychological Assistance for Victims in Difficult Life Situations. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(2), 319 - 328. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130204.