Typology of psychological immunity:
1) Innate or basic psychological immunity is the natural psychological abilities with which a person is born, including personality traits such as psychological stability, patience, optimism, and self-control. This immunity provides initial resistance to life stressors and serves as the first line of psychological defense before learning or life experiences intervene to enhance a person’s ability to cope.2) Acquired or adaptive psychological immunity – this type of immunity is formed on the basis of life experiences, social learning and personal experience and includes the acquisition of problem-solving skills, adaptation to difficulties and the development of psychological flexibility. This type of psychological immunity allows a person to effectively withstand new and complex situations and reduces the likelihood of developing psychological or psychosomatic disorders as a result of constant stress.
3) Cognitive psychological immunity – thinking patterns and the ability to control beliefs and perceptions of oneself and the world. People who have the ability to reframe stressful situations in a positive way and adopt a rational and realistic perspective are better able to control the psychological impact of stress, thereby alleviating the physical symptoms associated with stress and psychosomatic disorders.4) Psycho-emotional stability – the ability to recognize emotions, regulate and express them so that negative feelings do not accumulate inside or transform into physical symptoms. Underdevelopment of psycho-emotional stability leads to emotional suppression or accumulation of anxiety and anger, which increases the likelihood of psychosomatic symptoms such as headaches, muscle and joint pain, and gastrointestinal disorders.5) Psychosocial resilience – the ability to benefit from social support, build healthy and stable relationships, and interact positively with others in difficult situations. This type of resilience reduces feelings of isolation, improves adaptation, and limits the negative effects of stress on the body and mind.6) Psychospiritual (value) stability is the ability of a person to find meaning and value in his life experience, as well as goals and directions in life, which allows him to more steadfastly cope with psychological crises. This aspect reduces psychological stress and the likelihood of psychosomatic symptoms associated with frustration or loss of meaning.