Evaluation demand social work in the psychiatric hospital

The article analyzes the importance of the profession "Social Work" in addressing the social and psychological problems of the population seek help from a mental hospital (by the example of the Mordovian Republican Psychiatric Hospital). Provided the specificity of action of social work carried out under stationary psychiatric care and aimed at social protection, care and support for the mentally ill. Provides indicators to assess this type of professional work in practice and its importance not only for patients but also colleagues and management.