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PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAITS OF AGED PATIENTS WITH NON-PSYCHOTIC MENTAL DISORDERS // Tomsk State Pedagogical University Bulletin. 2015. Issue 3 (156). P. 58-63

One of the major problems that currently acquires great importance is the aging of the population. The prevalence of mental disorders among persons aged 60 years, on average, is higher than in the general population. Universally accepted definition of mental aging is considered as a process of age-related changes of higher mental functions, characterizing the final period of human life. With age, there are significant structural and functional changes in the body naturally, having individual differences, in turn changing the mark on the functioning of the individual. Age factors impose a significant imprint on the occurrence, dynamics and correction of neurotic disorders. Non-psychotic mental disorders in elderly age have their specifics differ from those occurring in other age periods and therefore require a different approach to therapy. This article discusses the possibility of psychological assistance to elderly patients with non-psychotic mental disorders.

Keywords: non-psychotic mental disorders, gerontology, a system of relations, neurotic conflict, psychological aid, psychodiagnostics, psychocorrection, psychotherapy, adaptation

THE IMPACT OF DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY RELATIONS ON THE ONSET OF NEUROTIC DISORDERS IN THE CONTEXT OF SYSTEM FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY // Tomsk State Pedagogical University Bulletin. 2015. Issue 3 (156). P. 64-67

The article considers the disfunctional family relationships of patients with neurotic disorders in the context of the system of family psychology. Dysfunctional family relationships include: changing family structure, the wrong type of educational impact, intense interpersonal relationships in the family, alcoholism of parents, spouses, close relatives. The main laws in the system of family psychology are: the law of the hierarchy, law of the conditioning, law of the balance. Undeveloped or destructed emotional relationships with the closest family environment can be seen as mechanisms for the development of neurotic disorders. The basic principles in providing psychological care for patients with neurotic disorders and methodological approaches in their implementation are complex impact on different areas of the whole personality; strict individualization of each case; differentiated approach depending on the diagnosis of neurotic disorder.

Keywords: neurotic disorders, system of relations, neurotic conflict, dysfunctional family relations, family law system, psychological help