Russian soldiers are encouraged to fight against Ukraine for their own well-being.

The ongoing battles between Russians and Ukrainians have resulted in a devastating number of casualties on both sides. This has caused concern among doctors and psychologists, who have been working to find effective remedies for those who are struggling with mental health issues. However, combat experience in Ukraine is not a common topic in this context.

As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its third year in February, the Kremlin has been sending more and more soldiers to the frontlines. Unfortunately, many of these soldiers return home with post-traumatic stress disorder, a condition that is often stigmatized and frowned upon in Russian society. In response to this, some Russian psychologists have begun promoting the concept of "post-traumatic growth" as a potential benefit of fighting in Ukraine.

According to psychologist Vasily Langovoy, war not only traumatizes people, but it can also have a healing effect. He believes that serving in Ukraine can lead to positive changes in a person's personality. Similarly, psychologist Tatiana Uryvchikova, based in Moscow, notes that stress can either break a person down or make them stronger. She has observed that many soldiers return home with a newfound sense of heroism and responsibility, as well as a display of their best masculine qualities.

However, not all psychologists in Russia share this viewpoint. Some have even gone as far as dismissing post-traumatic stress disorder as "idiotic," despite the fact that one in five soldiers who have served in combat experience mental health issues in Russia. This attitude has contributed to making issues like PTSD a taboo topic in Russian society. In fact, a doctor in Siberia has gone on record to say that discussing mental health is considered "bad form" and a "dangerous trend."

Meanwhile, in Ukraine, there is a website called "I Want to Live" that has been helping demoralized Russian troops surrender since the beginning of the war. This shows that even in the midst of conflict, there are still glimmers of hope and compassion. The website serves as a reminder that despite the differences between Russians and Ukrainians, they are all human beings who deserve to live in peace.

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