Self-Help
Self-Help and Therapy Support
Section titled “Self-Help and Therapy Support”Here you will find resources for self-help and therapy support.
Contents
Section titled “Contents”General Notes on Self-Help
Section titled “General Notes on Self-Help”Self-help does not replace professional therapy but can be an important supplement. What matters:
- Seek professional help - A therapist or psychiatrist can make a sound diagnosis and create a treatment plan
- Be patient - Changes take time
- Do not isolate yourself - Maintain contacts, even when it is difficult
- Pay attention to physical health - Regular sleep, nutrition and exercise
- Apply skills - Put learned skills into practice in everyday life
Important Resources in Germany
Section titled “Important Resources in Germany”Community Psychiatric Services
Section titled “Community Psychiatric Services”In every municipality, there are Community Psychiatric Services (Sozialpsychiatrische Dienste) that offer counseling to people in mental crises and with psychiatric illness and arrange further assistance. Community psychiatric services are usually located at the public health offices.
For Children and Adolescents
Section titled “For Children and Adolescents”- Nationwide helpline: 0800-1110333 (free)
- Counseling centers of youth welfare offices
- Educational counseling centers
- Marriage, family and life counseling centers
Self-Help Groups
Section titled “Self-Help Groups”Information about self-help groups can be obtained through the National Contact and Information Center for the Encouragement and Support of Self-Help Groups (NAKOS).
Website: www.nakos.de
Online Resources
Section titled “Online Resources”- German Society for Suicide Prevention
- DAJEB Counseling Guide Online - approx. 12,000 counseling services
Further Pages
Section titled “Further Pages”- Forms of Therapy - Overview of the various treatment options
- DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Specifically developed for borderline
- Clinics - Inpatient treatment options