Ilona Dragan
Colonel Ilona Dragan is the head of the Psychological Assistance Service of the National Army, having 24 years of experience as a military psychologist. She emphasizes the importance of psychological evaluation and support for recruits, highlighting the vulnerabilities they often bring from their civilian lives. Dragan notes that a significant percentage of recruits come from challenging backgrounds, which can include previous encounters with law enforcement and substance abuse issues. She advocates for early identification of mental health issues and stresses the necessity of open communication and support within the military to prevent suicides and other crises among soldiers.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Moldova:
Ilona Dragan is the head of the psychological assistance service of the National Army, explaining the vulnerabilities of recruits.
6