{"id":1746,"date":"2023-08-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garmed.com.ua\/service\/compulsory-treatment-of-the-mentally-ill\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T08:29:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T05:29:05","slug":"compulsory-treatment-of-the-mentally-ill","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/compulsory-treatment-of-the-mentally-ill\/","title":{"rendered":"Compulsory treatment of the mentally ill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compulsory treatment of the mentally ill, also known as involution, is a complex and controversial issue. Like any other treatment without the patient&#8217;s consent, it is not available and legal for all patients in Ukraine today. It can be applied only in cases where the patient poses a serious threat to himself or herself or other people and does not consent to voluntary treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/compulsory-treatment-of-the-mentally-ill\/#when_compulsory_treatment_is_possible\" title=\"When compulsory treatment is possible\">When compulsory treatment is possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/compulsory-treatment-of-the-mentally-ill\/#involuntary_treatment_of_the_mentally_ill_price_cost\" title=\"Involuntary Treatment of the Mentally Ill Price (Cost)\">Involuntary Treatment of the Mentally Ill Price (Cost)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/compulsory-treatment-of-the-mentally-ill\/#how_the_procedure_of_compulsory_treatment_works\" title=\"How the procedure of compulsory treatment works\">How the procedure of compulsory treatment works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/compulsory-treatment-of-the-mentally-ill\/#you_may_also_be_interested_in\" title=\"You may also be interested in:\">You may also be interested in:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/compulsory-treatment-of-the-mentally-ill\/#you_may_also_need\" title=\"You may also need:\">You may also need:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when_compulsory_treatment_is_possible\"><\/span>When compulsory treatment is possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compulsory treatment may be considered in such cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Danger to oneself and others &#8211; if a mentally ill person poses an immediate threat to their life or health, as well as to the life and health of others, compulsory treatment can be used to stabilize the patient&#8217;s condition and take actions aimed at developing motivation for further voluntary therapy.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of decision-making capacity &#8211; if a patient is unable to make reasonable decisions about their treatment due to a mental condition (e.g., dementia or psychotic symptoms), involuntary treatment may also be considered a permissible measure.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Court order &#8211; in some cases, involuntary treatment can be ordered based on a court order when the court finds that the patient needs involution for their own well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment in a psychiatric clinic without the patient&#8217;s consent is impossible only at the request of his relatives. If there are no valid reasons for compulsory hospitalization, you should contact a specialist to find the most appropriate solution. And it will be individual in each situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"involuntary_treatment_of_the_mentally_ill_price_cost\"><\/span>Involuntary Treatment of the Mentally Ill Price (Cost)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Emergency psychiatric assistance call<\/td><td>from 3000 UAH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting motivational counseling at home<\/td><td>3000 UAH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Involuntary treatment for mental disorders<\/td><td>from 3500 UAH<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_the_procedure_of_compulsory_treatment_works\"><\/span>How the procedure of compulsory treatment works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The procedure for compulsory treatment may include the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evaluation and diagnosis &#8211; a decision-maker (usually a psychiatrist) assesses the patient&#8217;s condition and makes a preliminary diagnosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Court authorization &#8211; sometimes a court order is required for compulsory treatment. The court considers the evidence and decides whether compulsory treatment is really necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isolation &#8211; in case of a threat to oneself or others, a patient may be temporarily isolated and placed in a psychiatric hospital or other institution for observation and treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatment &#8211; the patient is provided with the necessary treatment in accordance with the diagnosis and court decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depending on the patient&#8217;s condition, the decision on compulsory treatment may be reviewed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should be noted that compulsory treatment of mentally ill persons is a measure of last resort and should be used only in cases where there are no other adequate alternatives. It must also be carried out in compliance with the patient&#8217;s rights and regular monitoring of their condition. Patients who are subjected to compulsory treatment have the right to adequate and safe treatment, as well as to legal protection of their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important point that relatives and close friends of the patient need to know about is the complete anonymity and safety of compulsory treatment at the GarMed clinic. We understand that people who cannot solve the problem of their loved one in other ways have to take this step. Mental illness is one of the most terrible and sometimes incurable diseases in the modern world. We provide treatment using modern techniques and in compliance with ethical principles. Any treatment, including without the patient&#8217;s consent, will be effective, correct, and anonymous.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-b8741da2-7fff-6144-5709-16feeec5e7b9\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .section-title {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin-bottom: 15px;\n    color: #222;\n  }\n  .tag-container {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 10px;\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n  }\n  .tag {\n    background-color: #f0f0f0;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    padding: 8px 15px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n  .tag a {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #0077cc;\n    transition: color 0.3s ease;\n  }\n  .tag a:hover {\n    color: #005fa3;\n  }\n  .section {\n    margin-top: 10px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"you_may_also_be_interested_in\"><\/span>You may also be interested in:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"tag-container\">\n  <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/rehabilitation-centre-modern-methods-of-treatment-and-recovery\/professional-help-rehabilitation-of-military-personnel\/\">rehabilitation for military personnel<\/a><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/rehabilitation-centre-modern-methods-of-treatment-and-recovery\/rehabilitation-centre-for-drug-addicts-specifics-of-activities\/\">rehab center for drug addicts<\/a><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/rehabilitation-centre-modern-methods-of-treatment-and-recovery\/rehabilitation-centre-for-gambling-addicts\/\">rehab center for gamblers<\/a><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/rehabilitation-centre-modern-methods-of-treatment-and-recovery\/rehabilitation-centre-for-alcoholics\/\">rehab center for alcoholics<\/a><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/rehabilitation-centre-modern-methods-of-treatment-and-recovery\/the-12-step-programme-effective-addiction-treatment\/\">12-step program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"you_may_also_need\"><\/span>You may also need:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"tag-container\">\n    <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/rehabilitation-centre-modern-methods-of-treatment-and-recovery\/\">rehabilitation center<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/survey\/\">military personnel examination<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/emergency-psychiatric-care\/\">emergency psychiatric help<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/treatment-of-mental-disorders\/psychotherapy-for-mental-disorders\/\">psychotherapy for mental disorders<\/a><\/div>\n    <div class=\"tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/service\/likuvannya-psyhichnyh-rozladiv\/psyhonevrologichnyj\n\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2508,"parent":2076,"menu_order":69,"template":"","class_list":["post-1746","service","type-service","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/1746","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/1746\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/2076"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/garmed.com.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}