[The socioeconomic problems of a mental health service]

The state and prospects of the development of mental health service are discussed. Special attention is drawn to the economic aspects of mental health service and financial problems, in particular. The principles of creation and utilization of financial resources for psychiatric facilities in conditions of medical insurance are given. Social and economic aspects of mental diseases and their cost for the society are considered. The conclusion is made on the priority of psychiatric care programmes among other programmes of health care, that must be solved on the state level.