Abstract
The aim is to present the basal trends in health care, which assure taking care of the mental health of children, prevention, and the modern medical and social organizational forms of work.Material and methods. In order to present the realistic picture of these problems, we submit the national statistics data concerning the prevalence and incidence of mental disorders in children and adolescents.Results. The analytical monitoring of a number of other indicators, as well as the legislative and the departmental fundamentals for ensuring the provision of psychiatric care, clinical examination, diagnosis and prophylaxis was made. Certain statistical data, screening information, clinical recommendations, and standards of care are being presented for the first time.Conclusions. The data of prevalence and incidence of mental and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents is a basis for development of National action strategy in the interests of mental health of this population.