his/her own should primarily be aimed at maintaining order and achieving the fundamental objective of the institution, namely the establishment of the minor on the path to reform, instilling a sense of justice and respect for the fundamental rights of every human. Disciplinary sanctions against minors may be used only in strict accordance with the provisions of applicable law. Torture and ill-treatment is used by junior staff or people close to management in order to maintain discipline in the institutions. Common types of penalties in the institution are physical and pharmacological restraint, dousing with cold water, hunger punishment, kicking and beating by mop, threats, humiliation, placement in a detention center. In one of the psychiatric institutions a sanitary assistant served as a horrification “horrification person,” who is invited in case of need to "execute a punishment.” Mental health is the foundation of human well-being, family, society and country. Good mental health is an important factor in ensuring social cohesion, productivity and peace and stability, which contributes to the development of social capital and economic growth. Mental health promotion increases the quality of life and psychological well-being of the entire population, including people with mental health problems and their families. However, according to the World Health Organization (hereinafter, the WHO”), every fourth inhabitant of the earth may experience mental health problems at some point or another of their lives.16 In 1999, the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On psychiatric care and guarantees of citizens' rights in its provision” was passed, which conforms with international human rights standards. The Law states that mental health care is guaranteed by the State and is based on the principles of legality, charity, humanity and respect for the rights and freedoms of man and citizen. Voluntary application is guaranteed except in cases provided by law.17 The right to protection from torture is an absolute right of every person, which is guaranteed by a number of national and international standards, such as: the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic in particular Article 126 (1) "Illegal placement in a psychiatric hospital," and Article 128 paragraph 1 "Insult.” Among the international standards are the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the health sector, a second national program for the reform of mental health services was developed. Improvement of mental health services is provided by the National Program "Den Sooluk" 2012-2016. 16 World Health Organization, "Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope," Report on World Health, 2001. The Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On psychiatric care and guarantees of citizens' rights in its provision,” dated June 17, 1999, №60, Article 1, Paragraph 2. 17 30 | Annual Report 2014