Let’s talk Mental Health in Germany - How do you find a therapist?

How to navigate the German system to find psychologists.

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- For emergencies, if it’s life or death 112.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:16 - Does your health insurance cover therapy?
02:24 - Why is it hard to find psychologists in Germany?
06:14 - Ways to find therapists in Germany
11:21 - 3 Real-life examples
13:58 - Emergency Hotlines

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[LilKh]

I took online psychotherapy last year until my last psychologist (from my home country) told me that in my condition (depression) I need medication, and without it our therapy would be almost useless. So I told her that I will come back as soon as I get medication, and we both didn’t know that it could be a problem in Germany. But it took me about 8 months to do this. It’s just 8 months of wasted life😢. It’s very hard to do anything in this condition, and this situation in Germany just prevents people from getting back to normal life. Fortunately, I managed to get to the psychiatrist a month ago. Now I am taking medication and feel much better.

[cengizhanaksu]

If you are already diagnosed somewhere else in Germany, you can present existing diagnosis and consultation records to your new doctor and he/she would be able to take it from there as well.

[turjo]

Glad you're making a video on this topic. Very important for many individuals, especially folks who are often overwhelmed living here. I don't think I'd have made it this far without seeing my psychiatrist at uni once a month or so for over a year. I didn't have to pay anything out of my pocket as I'm a student at the university but that's coming to an end soon (hopefully) and I might still want to seek out help regarding my personal issues with depression

[sukanyajanardhanan]

Y'all are truly the best. You've made moving to germany so so so much more smooth :')

[pourdamghani]

Thanks a lot for this video.
Just as a pointer for those who have already been in touch with a therapist in another country: if it is just about consultation, not medicine, it seems there is a chance to continue therapy online with that therapist. It is super-duper bureaucratic, but it seems to be possible.

[teresanirmala]

I was just thinking about this yesterday, so it's great to see you discussing this topic!

[marianasantillancalzada]

I got a diagnosis in Mexico and of course psychiatrists in Germany don’t accept it… also very hard to find a psychiatrist that is into the public system and having place, most of them are full. 😢 I just payed for a psychiatrist myself when I needed it.

[sirdiddimus]

This is very helpful. My wife needs ongoing therapy and medication. Good to know before we move there.

[dipeshgurung]

Thank you and please keep making videos about germany to run life smooothly😅

[jhessicalmoreira]

Very important topic! Thanks for sharing such valuable information about this! 😊

[ragavendranramachandran]

Great that you thought about this aspect as well ! just a quick point (if relevant). of course the website for registered practitioners is public but pls do take care about this - in case you are showing examples, try blurring names, identities / photos. Just don want anyone to pick this up 😅

[justintomson]

Nowadays German jobs gave more stress. Correct topic that you pickup

[christinehorsley]

It also should be stressed that psychologists / therapists in Germany are not allowed to prescribe psychiatric medications.
To get such medication you need to see a psychiatrist. In some mild, simple cases your family practitioner is allowed to prescribe some. But never the “heayy stuff”.

Oh - you did cover the medication issue towards the end …

[joannunemaker]

Very helpful. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[AsifSaifuddinAuvipy]

For new comers in Germany mental health issues are very common

[codefields]

Recently many people I meet have (or most likely think they have) ADHD. The social media generation. No wonder why there is a correlation.

[deepikagorve]

Why do u stare at the other person who is talking!!! It looks so weird lol😂