CONCEPTUALIZATION OF AWARENESS AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSTRUCT IN THE SYSTEM OF SANOGENIC THINKING

Abstract

The article conducted a theoretical study of the conceptualization of mindfulness as a psychological construct in the system of sanogenic thinking. The relevance of the topic is due to the growth of psychological difficulties in modern society, such as stress, anxiety and emotional burnout, which require effective means of supporting mental health. Mindfulness was considered as the ability to be attentive to current experience without evaluation, which contributes to a better understanding of emotions, thoughts and behavior. Sanogenic thinking, in turn, acted as an adaptive type of thinking aimed at preserving and strengthening mental health. The aim of the article was a theoretical analysis of mindfulness as a construct of sanogenic thinking. To achieve this, modern research on mindfulness and sanogenic thinking was analyzed, various positions of scientists regarding these phenomena, their definition and structure were considered, the functions and nature of mindfulness were investigated, and its relationship with sanogenic thinking was traced. The article emphasized the effectiveness of mindfulness practices, in particular the MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) program, which demonstrates a positive effect on reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, since neurobiological studies confirm that meditation, as the basis of mindfulness, changes brain activity, contributing to emotional stability. Ukrainian studies were also reviewed, confirming the usefulness of mindfulness practices for increasing stress resistance and emotional selfregulation. Sanogenic thinking is presented as a process that includes cognitive reconstruction, emotional regulation, and reflection. It helps reduce anxiety, develop adaptive response strategies, and improve psychological well-being. Mindfulness is a key component of sanogenic thinking, providing the ability to non-judgmental perception of experience, self-observation, and emotional regulation. The article contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of mindfulness in maintaining the mental health of the individual and its adaptation to life challenges, which is important in the structure of sanogenic thinking.