Help with mental impairment
Living with mental impairments
Whether depression, anxiety disorder or other mental illnesses - mental impairments not only affect the person concerned, but also their social environment. With professional support, coping strategies can be developed and quality of life improved.
Signs that support is useful
- Persistent emotional stress: When sadness, anxiety or stress dominate everyday life.
- Social withdrawal tendencies: When contacts and activities are increasingly avoided.
- Loss of performance: When professional or personal demands can no longer be met.
- Physical symptoms: When psychological stress manifests itself in sleep disorders, exhaustion or pain.
- Changed behavior: When mood swings or changes in behavior are noticeable.
Finding support: Where can I get help?
- Psychotherapeutic practices: Offer individual and group therapeutic treatments.
- Psychiatric facilities: Provide support for complex mental illnesses.
- Social psychiatric services: Help with social integration and coping with everyday life.
- Self-help groups: Offer exchange and mutual support.
- Mental health advice centers: First point of contact for information and orientation.
Frequently asked questions about help with mental impairment
Many employers offer support. Advice centers can help with communication and work adjustments.
Professional help, self-care, exercise and social contact can have a positive impact on mental health.
During the waiting period, you can contact advice centers, psychosocial services or pastoral care services by telephone. Some health insurance companies arrange appointments more quickly via the Appointment Service and Care Act (TSVG). Self-help groups also offer support during this time.
Yes, many organizations offer free and anonymous advice by phone or online chat, e.g. the telephone counselling service (0800 111 0 111). These services are available around the clock and can offer initial relief.
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Mental health is important. Counseling centers and therapists can help you overcome challenges and improve your quality of life.