Guidance

Belgium: mental health abroad

Information for British nationals with mental health issues in Belgium, including how the British embassy can help.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 10 June 2022
• Last updated: 20 January 2026
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  1. 20 January 2026

     Updated link in section: 4. Compulsory hospitalisation in Belgium and 8. Further UK information.

  2. 10 April 2024

     Checked all links, replaced some broken links namely, Belgian legal associations and CHS.

  3. 10 June 2022

     First published.

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Mental health support for British nationals in Belgium

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Includes information on:

• how to get help medical help
• renewing prescriptions
• compulsory hospitalisation

See also travel and mental health advice.