The article presents the results of psycho-correctional of emotional and volitional sphere of children with mental retardation within the approach of bodyoriented therapy. The empirical data suggest that the course of body-oriented therapy creates prerequisites for achieving a deep and stable improvement of the physical and mental condition of children with mental retardation. This therapy leads to a decrease in the level of emotional and psychomotor excitability, which in turn affects the productivity of cognitive functions and normalization of behavior.

In work the analysis of results of impact of trainings of biological feedback on the course of a hypertension at persons with the accompanying frustration of a disturbing and depressive range is submitted. It is established that at such patients change of biochemical markers of alarm and a depression is noted, the tendency to increase in level of cortisol, decrease in a brain neurotrophic factor and a sulfanirovanny form of a degidroepiandrosteron is revealed. The interrelation between expressiveness of alarm and a depression and levels of cortisol, brain neurotrophic factor and a sulfanirovanny form of a degidroepiandrosteron of blood is revealed. It is established that, trainings of biological feedback are effective at correction of alarm and a depression. Trainings of biological feedback can be recommended to patients with a hypertension of the I-II stages for correction accompanying alarms and depressions and in case of refusal the patient from therapy of an anksiolitikama and antidepressants

The increasing prevalence of auto-aggressive behavior (AAB) among adolescents is an important public health problem. The formation and repetition of AARP occurs under the influence of a number of psychological factors, such as depression, despair, impulsivity, planning, being influenced by the impulse, the duration of the problem, the lack of problem solving skills and anger. The aim of this work is to study the role of emotions and the ability to experience stress and frustration in adolescents with AAB. As part of the study, a study was also made of the influence of these factors on repeated AAB under conditions of control over the level of depression. The experimental group consisted of 45 patients aged 16 to 21 years, observed as a result of conscious intake of an excessive dose of drugs. The survey was conducted by providing participants with questionnaires to determine the level of depression, the experience of experiencing emotions and resistance to frustration and stress. The overall clinical control group included patients of the same age without a history of self-harm. An analysis was made of the relationship of factors and a comparison of indicators between groups with and without AAB, and between groups with primary and repeated episodes of AAB. The comparison results are presented and analyzed in terms of clinical application.

The results of a factor analysis of the individual psychological characteristics of patients with various stages of hypertension are presented. Using multivariate factor analysis, leading psychodiagnostic indicators (factors, symptom complexes) were identified, including aggressiveness and behavioral strategies in conflict situations in patients with stages 2 and 3 of hypertension. Based on this, it was concluded that it is advisable to use symptom complexes of personal properties (factors) as psychotherapeutic and psychocorrectional «targets».

A study of the quality of life and meaningful life orientations were studied in liquidators of the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant with somatic pathology in comparison with the control group. The results of the study indicate a general decrease in the physical, emotional and social functioning in the liquidators with somatic pathology. Compared with the control group, the liquidators also showed a significantly decreased interest in life, its emotional saturation, and weaker internal locus of control as their belief in own strength. However, other important meaningful life orientations of the liquidators are similar to that of healthy men of the same age and reflect the existence of goals in life, satisfaction with life and self-realization, life controllability, and conscious control over of life.

The article discusses the existential prerequisites for the formation of auto-aggressive behavior of adolescents. The main age-related issues in younger and older adolescents are revealed in the context of the concept of fundamental existential motivations. The research data on the characteristics of existential experiences of adolescents (13–17 years) with high risks of auto-aggression. The peculiarities of teenagers with auto-aggression are revealed: the experience of insecurity, lack of self-worth and inclusion in significant social ties. The article gives examples of individual descriptions of adolescents of their own existential experiences and suicidal thoughts arising from them. Recommendations are given for the prevention of teenage autoaggression using existential approaches to personality.

The article presents the results of identifying multidimensional psychological determinants (symptom complexes of personality features) among rescuers of the Emercom of Russia working in adverse conditions of the Arctic region of the Russian Federation. Using a factor analysis, the leading psychological determinants of professional longevity have been identified among rescuers of the Emercom of Russia with experience of less than 5 years, 5-10 years and more than 10 years in the Arctic region. In groups of rescuers working in different climatic and geographical conditions (the Arctic region and the Central Federal District) with experience of more than 10 years, two identical psychological factors of professional longevity have been established. It is concluded that the professional longevity of rescuers from the Central Federal District depends on their professional activity rather than the regional climate. However, the general adaptation to adverse climatic and geographical conditions of the Arctic occurs only after 10 years.

The psychological health of children, adolescents and young people with impaired intelligence is one of the urgent problems in the field of modern medical psychology. In this regard, it is important to analyze the foundation of scientific and practical work in this area. In this article, the authors attempted to analyze the scientific publications of domestic abstracts and dissertations on issues related to the study of the mechanisms of psychological defense in people of different ages with normal and impaired intelligence.

The purpose of the work was to study reactive astenia and its correction in athletes. As an effect for 3 months the author 's method of prevention of reactive asthenia in athletes of 13-15 years was used, consisting of 3 stages. A significant increase in the indicator of involvement, resilience and internality of failures in the subjects was revealed. The results of the study showed that correction of asthenic syndrome allows to increase competitive reliability of young athletes and their self-esteem of health. Positive dynamics were achieved in indicators of wellbeing, resilience and internality of achievements against the background of reduced fatigue. The results of correlation analysis of a number of parameters are presented, which confirmed success of tested method of prevention of reactive astenia in athletes.

The article presents data reflecting the frequency and severity of emotional disorders and facial muscles tonic activity of the 151 healthy women. Correlations between indicators reflecting the tonic activity of facial muscles and the psychological state of healthy women were discovered. Auxiliary diagnostic criteria for detection of symptoms of the high level of tension and emotional stress during electromyography and palpation of facial and cervical muscles are offered.

The article covers an analytical review of modern literature on the problem of suicidal behavior in adolescence. Disclosed indicators of suicidal behavior in the world and individual countries. The psychological characteristics of adolescents prone to suicidal behavior, the causes of the formation of a tendency to suicidal behavior in adolescence are analyzed. The approaches explaining the nature of suicidal behavior and the factors of its occurrence (psychological, sociological, family, economic and spiritual) are considered. The relationship between suicidal behavior, depression and family factors is disclosed.