Nadezda O. Sadovnikova

The closed educational environment of departmental higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia generates a qualitatively distinct psychological mode that is not described by classical models of burnout. The article addresses the emotional burnout syndrome as conceptualized in the models of C. Maslach and V.V. Boyko, manifested in cadets as a specific phenomenon of the psychology of learning. The aim of the article is to theoretically substantiate and empirically test the authors' concept of "educational-service dissonance" as a psychological-pedagogical mechanism of burnout syndrome development in cadets. In a sample of 120 cadets of the 1st, 3rd and 5th years, an inverted U-shaped pattern of burnout indicators was identified, with a peak during the third year of study and a predominance of the resistance phase; this establishes the second and third years as a critical window for pedagogical and psychological intervention.

This article examines alexithymia, a complex psychological phenomenon. The relevance of this study lies in the high prevalence of alexithymia and its negative impact on mental health, social adaptation, and the effectiveness of psychotherapy, particularly in the context of contemporary social tension. The aim of this article is to provide a theoretical overview and examine existing approaches to understanding the nature of alexithymia, as well as the factors influencing its development. The results of this conceptual analysis include a classification of key characteristics, mechanisms, and types of alexithymia, as well as the specifics of the psychotherapeutic process.

The relevance of studying women’s self-destructive behavior is determined by its high occurrence and serious consequences for mental and physical health. The aim of the study was to identify psychological factors contributing to such behavior in women aged 18–30. The methods included the Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory (DSHI) and the BIQLI questionnaire, statistical analysis. The results showed that the most frequent forms of self-harm were cutting and scratching; a significant correlation was found between body image dissatisfaction, weight control concerns, and the frequency of self-destructive manifestations.

The relevance of the research is due to the fact that a person throughout his or her life is in a vulnerable position from the influence of both internal and external factors. Particular importance is attached to the studying of the psychological trauma phenomenon at the present stage due to the rapid pace of society development and changing environmental conditions. The main purpose of the research is to make a retrospective analysis of the views of different researchers on the psychological trauma. The result of the research is the presented analysis of concepts and practical models of therapy on the psychological trauma issue.