Russia: mental health abroad
Information for British nationals with mental health issues in Russia, including how the British Embassy can help.
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Includes information on:
- how to get medical help
- renewing prescriptions
- compulsory hospitalisation
See also foreign travel advice for people with mental health needs and mental health abroad.
Updates to this page
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Information on psychiatric in-patient rights to confidential meetings and uncensored correspondence, and temporary restrictions of those rights included. Information on private psychiatric service providers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) added.
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Information on variability of psychiatric services standards, possible compulsory hospitalisation of suicide survivors and 'clear record' certificate has been added. A link to the list of local lawyers have been added. Details of private healthcare providers in St Petersburg have been updated.
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Updated links to local clinics and reviewed guidance.
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Updated 26 March 2021
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First published.