The article reveals the content and operationalization of the concept of “sensitivity to social problems” in the solution of urgent problem situations of modern reality by university students. The authors have made an attempt to describe empirically the criteria and indicators of sensitivity to social problems in modern youth and justify the relevance of studying this phenomenon in connection with the modernization of higher education system and the need for criterion assessment of competencies that determine the readiness of students to conduct professional activities. In this regard, the content of the article considers full-time and distance learning formats as an opportunity to optimize the learning process in the conditions of modern education and as an effective condition for the formation of the university student as a subject of learning.

This article discusses the impact of creative activity as a tool for the rehabilitation of people addicted to psychoactive substances. The hypothesis of the study is the thesis that the motivational-need sphere undergoes positive transformation in the process of art therapy for people with substance abuse disorders. Methodological basis of the work was the principles of humanistic psychology, as well as synthesis of existing studies, theories and principles related to art therapy in the context of drug addiction treatment. The author comes to the conclusion that creative activity allows therapists to get an idea of their behavior patterns, emotional triggers and underlying problems causing their addiction. The transformation of alternative sources of brain rewards provided by art therapy heals the motivational-need sphere by increasing susceptibility to natural rewards. Accepting creativity as an integral part of drug addiction treatment. The psychiatric community can empower people on their journey to recovery and promote sustainable positive change in motivational needs.