The Problem of Rehabilitation of Children and Adolescents with Mental Disorders in Russia

Abstract

Introduction

Assistance to children and adolescents with mental health disorders is very acute problem in Russia today.

Objectives

. A team approach is the most effective method (E.V. Koren, 2011; Iu. V. Popov, Iu.A. Iakovleva, S.V. Semenova, 2012).

Aim

To examine the problem of rehabilitation of children with mental disorders.

Methods

80 parents of mental disease's children and 86 were examined by special questionnaires were developed in the department of Adolescent Psychiatry of St. Petersburg Bekhterev Research Institute

Results

41.9 % (36) of the teachers believed that children and adolescents with mental disorders may attend mass child garden and the school, 32.6 % (28) didn't agree with that. 37.2 % (32) of the teachers believed that intercourse with a sick child is unlikely to be useful and pleasant for children. Therefore, following an acute problem is the fear of parents to contact a psychiatrist: 28 parents (35%) took their children to psychiatrist by their own initiative, some other professionals (pediatrician, general practician, neurologist or psychologist) encouraged applying to a psychiatrist in 44 cases (55%), 8 parents (10%) asked for advice after strong recommendations from teachers. One of the main signs of psychiatrist's competence for 64 parents (80%) was the appointment of additional medical research techniques. 53 parents (66,3%) were convinced that a doctor for a diagnosis of mental disorder had to examine the child several times.

Conclusions

Interaction of parents, teachers and psychiatrist is need for improving the effectiveness of children rehabilitation