Guidance
France: mental health abroad
Information for British nationals with mental health issues in France, including how the British embassy can help.
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Includes information on:
- how to get help medical help
- renewing prescriptions
- compulsory hospitalisation
See also foreign travel advice for people with mental health needs and mental health and travelling abroad.
Updates to this page
Published 8 December 2014
Last updated 30 May 2025
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This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.
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Updated guidance September 2020
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First published.