Ever wondered how to navigate the complex landscape of the German mental health system? Journey with us as we explore its intricacies, guided by Aylin Duran, a customer consultant from the Techniker Krankenkasse. Together, we unravel the dual health insurance system and its wealth of mental health services, from psychotherapy to counseling and psychiatric care. We also tackle some of the system's challenges, like long waiting times and mental health professional shortages, offering valuable strategies on how to overcome these hurdles.
With Aylin's expertise, we help you understand how to choose which therapy is right for you. But it doesn't stop there, we make sure you're aware of the mental health support options available and how to reach out when you need help. Tune in, empower yourself with knowledge, prioritize your mental health, and find the support you need to thrive.
Useful links:
Techniker Krankenkasse: https://www.tk.de/en
Therapist search service (in German): https://www.kvberlin.de/
Psychotherapy initial appointment service: https://www.116117.de/de/englisch.php
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In the event of an acute mental or psychological crisis, please seek professional help, e.g. https://www.berliner-krisendienst.de/en/. If you need urgent medical help, call 112 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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10/24/23 • 18 min
Smart & Well - The Roadmap to Germany's Mental Health Services with Aylin Duran
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Hello and welcome to Smart and Well , a podcast supporting mental health and well-being for students and early career researchers from all academic fields . In this episode , we're going to shed some light on the German mental health system . We understand that navigating the system can be confusing , especially for newcomers to Germany or those who don't speak German ,
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