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Guidance

Russia: mental health support abroad

InformationThis information is for British nationals withwho need mental health issuessupport in Russia, including how the British Embassy can help.Russia

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
16 September 2019
Last updated
1311 February 20252026 — See all updates

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Mental health support for British nationals in Russia

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Includes information on:on

  • how to get medical help
  • renewinghow to renew prescriptions
  • compulsory hospitalisation

See also foreign travel advice for British people with mental health needsneeds, and mentaltheir healthfamilies and carers, while travelling or living abroad.

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Published 16 September 2019

Last updated 1311 February 20252026 + show href="#full-history">+ show all updates

    3. 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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Update history

2026-02-11 09:41
Added information on the amount of medication that can be taken into Russia. Information on local service providers updated.

2025-02-13 09:05
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.

2024-02-15 13:06
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.

2022-11-22 12:29
Updated links to local clinics and reviewed guidance.