Ukraine War, International Isolation Fuels Russian Mental Health ‘Crisis’

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Boris started taking antidepressants for the first time in his life at the end of February, shortly after Russian tanks rolled across the
of this year compared to the same period of 2021, according to data from a digital labeling agency reported earlier this year by the
Many experienced strong feelings of fear alongside feelings of unreality about what was happening," said clinical psychologist Galina
replaced by long-term conditions including chronic anxiety and depression.Marketing specialist Polina, 35, who requested anonymity to talk
limbo is one of the most frequent issues for which Russians seeking help from therapists, according to psychologists and mental health
many Russians, especially outside Moscow and St
Petersburg, did not seek out help for issues like these.At the same time as depression rates have risen, however, many Russians have found
(Sertraline) to Russia were suspended in October, with the local branch of multinational Pfizer claiming the suspension was due to
requested anonymity to discuss her medical condition
myself at his feet (virtually, of course)
He at last gave me two blister packs
It wasn't enough
particularly from Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Armenia, where they can be bought without a prescription and are often much
antidepressants for the first time at the beginning of the war, finally left Russia in September, shortly after the start of