The textbook presents extensive material on the psychology of survival, vital threat, combat trauma, on the psychology of grief and loss, aggression and suicidal behavior, addictions and psychosomatic disorders. Separate chapters give material on individual life crises and the psychology of emigration. Psychodiagnostic tools and types of psychological assistance are considered in detail. The textbook is addressed to students studying in the direction of "Psychology," will be undoubtedly useful to graduate students, clinical psychologists, specialists in supporting professions, as well as a wide range of readers.