The possibility of using the R. Goodman’s test to assess mental health of children and adolescents in Sakha Republic
Abstract
Research was carried out in order to evaluate the possibility of using R.Gudman’s standardized screening questionnaire «Strength and difficulties» (for adolescents aged from 11 to 16 years) in the course of every day practice by specialists in psychic health in schools of Saha Republic (Yakutia). Evaluation of psychic health in adolescents revealed neuro-psychic disturbances in 19.3% of schoolchildren of border-line level. This coincides with indices of disturbance prevalence, obtained by M.Rutter test (scale В2 – for teachers). The highest intensity of disturbances was marked in schoolchildren of the 5th and 9th Forms. The majority of the children, who have problems with psychic health, mark that the difficulties, which they faced, upset them or pain them, create barrier to friendly relations and study or impede their lives at home. This group of children needs timely psychological or medical assistance.
About the Authors
N. B. Semyonova
SSRI of Northern Problems of SD RAMS
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Semyonova Nadezhda Borisovna – Leading Scientific Worker in the Department for somatic and psychic health in children
660095, Krasnoyarsk, ul.Kommunalnaya, d.18, kv. 62. Mobile phone: 7-913-53-98-602, Office phone: 7 (391) 228–06–83
T. F. Martynova
SEE «RC of psychological medical social care» ME SR (Y)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Martynova Tatiana Fedotovna – Deputy Director for Teaching and Methodical Work
677013, Yakutsk, ul. Kalandarishvili d.21/2, kv. 64 Mobile phone: 7-914-107-0847, Office phone: 7 (4112) 42-28-92
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Semyonova N.B., Martynova T.F. The possibility of using the R. Goodman’s test to assess mental health of children and adolescents in Sakha Republic. Yakut Medical Journal. 2012;(2):67-69.
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