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Mental health is an integral part of human overall well-being. At our Health Center, we care to support your health in this area, too. We offer professional assistance based on scientific evidence and an empathetic approach to your needs. If you are facing a crisis, experiencing challenges, or want to learn more about mental health, we are here for you!

Psychiatric consultation

What does a psychiatrist do? A psychiatrist is a doctor who performs the examination, diagnoses, and treats mental disorders and illnesses. Medical qualifications allow psychiatrists to make official diagnoses, issue prescriptions and sick leaves, as well as to issue medical certificates and opinions. They assess the patient’s condition and may refer them for further diagnostics, psychotherapy, or implement pharmacotherapy, which involves treatment with drugs. What does the visit look like? Please bring your test results with you (also from other fields of medicine, i.e. endocrinology, neurology, blood test results) and prepare information about your health history and medications you take. An ID card or other document confirming your identity will also come in handy. The doctor will welcome you into their office and ask about your health problems and difficulties that made you decide to register for the visit. They may ask additional questions to understand your experiences better and conduct a thorough interview to be able to determine the most appropriate form of treatment. The conversation with the psychiatrist takes place in a relaxed setting, with both of you sitting in armchairs opposite each other, and not, as is often the case with other medical appointments, over a desk. If some questions arise during the appointment, the psychiatrist will provide you with answers. They may also include the elements of psychoeducation, and therefore, tell you more about prevention or explain the processes occuring in your body and mind. How can you prepare for the visit? Please bring your test results with you (also from other fields of medicine, i.e. endocrinology, neurology, blood test results) and prepare information about your health history and medications you take. An ID card or other document confirming your identity will also come in handy.

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Psychological consultation

What does a psychologist do? A psychologist can make an initial diagnosis (though not an official diagnosis – such a diagnosis can only be made by a psychiatrist) and indicate a relevant treatment for you, that is: refer you to a psychiatrist, crisis interventionist, sexologist, or psychotherapist. They can also answer your questions related to psychology and provide you with support in coping with everyday challenges, such as experiencing chronic stress. What does the visit look like? The visit is based on your conversation with a psychologist. They may ask you questions to better understand your situation and gain a deeper insight into your perspective and the difficulties you are experiencing. You may be offered psychoeducation or be suggested to perform various exercises, for instance, breathing exercises. Sometimes, a psychologist may ask you to fill out questionnaires and take tests to be able to make an accurate diagnosis. How can you prepare for the visit? This kind of visit does not require any prior preparation.

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Psychotraumatology consultation

What does a psychotraumatologist do?

A psychotraumatologist is a person trained to work with individuals who have experienced trauma in their lives. Scientifically, trauma is understood as a situation in which a person has directly experienced a threat to life or health, has witnessed such an event, or suddenly and unexpectedly found out about the death or life- or health-threatening event (for instance, as a result of violence) of a close person. Difficult and repeated childhood experiences, such as physical and emotional abuse or neglect (including emotional neglect) can also result in trauma. A psychotraumatologist is not a doctor. If it appears necessary to introduce pharmacotherapy, with your consent, they can contact our psychiatrist or suggest such an appointment to you.

What does the visit look like?

The first visit is based on an interview conducted by a specialist in order to collect information about your condition, the symptoms you are experiencing, and the event that made you decide to seek help. The conversation is carried out in a peaceful and safe atmosphere, with respect for your boundaries and without any pressure. After the first appointment (or a few initial visits – sometimes the diagnostic process takes more than one session), the psychotraumatologist will recommend a form of therapy that is best adjusted to your individual needs. These might be weekly meetings that last between 60 and 90 minutes or one-hour meetings every two weeks, depending on your symptoms. Within the psychotherapeutic process, the psychotraumatologist may recommend various exercises for you to perform between the sessions.

How can you prepare for the visit?

If it is your first appointment, please bring your test results with you (also from other fields of medicine, i.e. endocrinology, neurology, blood test results) and prepare information about your health history and medications you take. An ID card or other document confirming your identity will also come in handy.

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Consultation with a crisis interventionist

What does a crisis interventionist do?

A crisis interventionist provides support to individuals experiencing a crisis. We define a crisis as a mental imbalance (a state of high tension that makes daily functioning difficult) caused by a situation that a person cannot solve with the coping methods they have applied so far. A crisis can be caused by unpleasant or difficult events (such as an exam, divorce, bankruptcy, illness, etc.), although it also happens that positive events in our lives, such as a wedding, can result in us experiencing a crisis. The specialist will help you reduce tension and support you in finding solutions to your difficult situation. They will also make sure you feel safe and suggest the resources you can use to overcome a crisis.

What does the visit look like?

The visit is based on the conversation, in which the interventionist tries to learn more about the cause of the crisis you are experiencing, as well as your perspective and general condition. They will also ask about the symptoms you are experiencing and how long they have persisted. The interventionist works interdisciplinarily, which means that, if necessary, they will refer you to trusted institutions to receive the help you need, i.e. legal support or social assistance. Crisis intervention is time-limited, and this means that you and the specialist will work intensively and with great commitment. If necessary, the interventionist can refer you for further therapy.

How can you prepare for the visit?

This kind of visit does not require any prior preparation. If you feel like it, you can come with a close person who will support you and wait for you outside the room during the session.

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