Specificity of conducting interviews for the mental health of adolescents in conflict with the law

Abstract

The article systematizes the accumulated experience of conducting interviews for the mental health of adolescents in conflict with the law. Mental health of adolescents is considered as a basic condition for development and well-being. Children in conflict with the law are traditionally regarded as a threat to society, social isolation and stigma are planned. However, the international practice of working with children in conflict with the law suggests revising this approach and assessing the conditions under which conflict with the law became possible. A big role in this approach is the problem of assessing the needs and needs of the child. Mental health, as the basic basis of evaluation, occupies a significant place. Taking into account the role of the assessment of mental health to address issues of the child's future fate, the risks of repeated conflicts with the law, planning of rehabilitation and rehabilitation programs, the question of methods and conditions for obtaining data on mental health becomes urgent. The role of mental health promotion strategies for minors involved in the justice system is explained as a way to improve children's social skills, change behavior and involve their families in treatment and education plans. The authors examined the specifics of conducting a comprehensive assessment of mental health among adolescents in conflict with the law to identify the best forms of intervention. The methodology of the study, the features of preparing the questionnaire for the interview, is substantiated. Specific moments of organization of interviews and training of interviewers are indicated. Based on the study, the authors suggest activities that will help to get teenagers help in the field of mental health.
Key words: mental assessment, mental health, help, intervention, interview, adolescents in conflict with the law.