"As soon as the war started, I realized my family would have to emigrate and that we would face many struggles,” said Boris, who requested anonymity to speak freely.The war in Ukraine and a “partial” mobilization drive announced in the fall by the Russian authorities have exacerbated an emerging mental health crisis, according to mental health experts, patients and experts who spoke to The Moscow Times.Shortages have been caused by wartime supply chain and logistical problems, international sanctions and the exit of major Western pharmaceutical companies from the Russian market.Few expect depression rates to fall as long as the fighting in Ukraine continues to rage, while another round of mobilization could worsen the nation’s mental health even further.Among other things, he managed to take a six-month supply of antidepressant Fevarin (Fluvoxamine) to his new home in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan in Central Asia."