Russians suffer from mental disorders after returning from the war - report

In total, more than 300 people consulted a psychologist. A quarter of them were referred to psychiatrists.

In Russia, more than a quarter of participants in the war in Ukraine who sought psychological help have mental disorders. This was reported by the Russian Medical Herald with reference to the report of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

It is noted that more than 18 people have received counseling since June last year. Of them, more than 10 belong to the category of main recipients: military personnel discharged from the front and their relatives, participants in hostilities on the side of the "LPR" and "DPR" since May 2014, as well as family members of fallen Russian soldiers.

According to the report, approximately 26% of the applicants had symptoms of mental and behavioral disorders. They were recommended to turn to psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and drug addiction psychiatrists. More than 400 medical psychologists and 27 psychotherapists provided assistance to the war participants.

In total, more than 300 people applied for consultations, where, in addition to military personnel, assistance was provided to refugees and forced migrants.