Keyword: «mental health service»

The present article reveals the specifics of organization and rendering of psychological aid to the forced migrants in Russia and in foreign countries (Europe, Canada, USA). The comparison of the most effective approaches in psychological counseling and psychotherapy of refugees is presented. Recent Russian developments in rendering psychological aid to refugees as well as the principles of holism and multiculturalism as factors increasing efficiency of mental health service are also considered. Finally, the current state of mental health services in Russia and their readiness to provide psychological aid to internally displaced persons are considered.