Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Synergy of Modern Science and Education‖ (February 2-4, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – New York, USA, 2026. - 324 p.

28 Ключові слова: ментальне здоров‘я; підлітки; творча діяльність; арт- терапія; танцювально-рухова терапія; хореографічне мистецтво; психологічна підтримка; воєнний стрес; психоемоційна стійкість; соціалізація. Olena Iakovunyk Head of Mykolaiv Branch Private Higher Educational Institution «European university», Mykolaiv, Ukraine Svitlana Nieto Gomez Master, Member of the National Choreographic Union of Ukraine teacher of the highest category, head of the ensemble "Surprise" Music School No. 5, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine CREATIVE ACTIVITY AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT OF ADOLESCENTS' MENTAL HEALTH DURING WAR Abstract. The relevance of the study is due to the increase in the level of psycho-emotional tension, anxiety, depressive manifestations and social maladjustment among adolescents, caused by the prolonged impact of stress factors of war. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the influence of various forms of creative activity - fine arts, music, choreography, theatrical practices and art- therapeutic approaches - on the emotional regulation, psychological stability and socialization of adolescents. Based on the analysis of modern Ukrainian and international scientific sources, it is substantiated that the involvement of adolescents in individual and collective creative activity contributes to a decrease in the level of anxiety and stress, an improvement in the psycho-emotional state, the formation of positive self-esteem and a sense of belonging to the social community.