Orthopedics & Rehabilitation
Occupational therapy in psychiatry
People experience the world in different ways. How we think, feel, act, and communicate changes with our experiences—a lifetime.
Mental illnesses can influence this process – and make everyday tasks such as daily structure, conflict resolution or social encounters noticeably more difficult.
Occupational therapy offers space to explore one's own everyday life. In a safe environment, stressors can be addressed, new approaches can be tried out, and personal scope for action can be expanded – guided by individual capabilities.
➜ This is where occupational therapy in the field of psychiatry comes into play.
What we do in occupational therapy
Our goal is to promote the mental health and well-being of our patients – using individually tailored methods. Our focus is on developing skills that can help our patients in their everyday lives – whether at work, with their family, or in their leisure time.
We work resource-oriented, with empathy and professional competence – and always in close consultation with our patients and, if applicable, their relatives.
When can occupational therapy be useful?
Occupational therapy treatment can be helpful in the following areas:
- Depression and burnout
- Anxiety disorders and panic attacks
- Psychoses and schizophrenia
- personality disorders
- Eating disorders
- Addiction disorders
- Traumatic experiences
- Stress reactions and adjustment disorders
What does this look like in practice?
In our practice, people experience therapy as a safe space to deal with their thoughts and feelings.
With creative, practical and everyday methods, we support, for example:
- self-perception
- emotional regulation
- social skills
- the cognitive abilities
We also consider the patient's social environment – whether family, friends or caregivers – because mental health is influenced by many factors.
Every person has their own story
Our task is to understand this history and help our patients develop new perspectives and actively shape their lives.
➜ We offer professional support – with appreciation, experience and a lot of commitment.
Would you like to know more?
Feel free to contact us – we'll give you an insight into how occupational therapy can support you in the area of mental health. Contact us without obligation – we'll take the time to answer your questions.
