[The social and medical problems of childhood psychiatry].

The purpose of the study is to to identify key social and medical problems of childhood psychiatry by analysis of statistical and clinical data of Moscow health care institutions. It is established that actual problems are related to increasing of incidence of morbidity of mental disorders in children, their late detection, absence or unavailability of diagnostic techniques with high evidentiary effect, inability to use modern achievements of psychopharmacotherapy, close relationship of mental disorders with social factors, as well as with high stigmatization of mental health sphere. It is necessary to intensify research in studying etiopathogenetic factors, elaborating strategies of mental disorders prevention in childhood, clinical trials targeted to expand age range of application of medications and to icrease activities on destigmatization and psychoeducation in society.

[Art therapy in treatment, rehabilitation, micro- and macrosocial adaptation of children with autism spectrum disorders by means of a special rehabilitation and adaptation program "Art therapy (drama therapy): 'Because You are Needed ' for children with general disorders of psychological development and other mental disorders"].

For the first time, the effectiveness of art therapy (drama therapy) in children with mental disorders has been studied on substantial clinical data. Psychotherapeutic work involved certain form of drama therapy that included patients watching Moscow theaters performances and then discussing them with family and in group therapy sessions with psychologists. Researchers have developed drama therapy methods for children with mental disorders, determined indications and contraindications for this treatment. The study shows effects of art therapy on the child adaptation to the conditions of the micro-social environment, particularly on his family adaptation, formation of harmonious, supportive, rehabilitative family relations. It is noted that art therapy influences adolescent's adaptation to the conditions of the macrosocial environment, particularly his adaptation in a peer group, behavior in various situations and formation of normal behavioral patterns in different environmental conditions.