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When the soul is unwell – psychotherapy in older age


Wenn die Seele krank ist - Psychotherapie im höheren Lebensalter

Germany

The guide “When the soul is unwell”, published in its 5th edition in 2019, addresses mental health issues in older age. This guide describes the most common mental illnesses and provides an insight into therapeutic treatment options, especially for older people. The aim is to provide information about mental illnesses and to encourage older people in particular to seek professional help, such as therapeutic support, if necessary. The publication is aimed at older people, relatives and GPs and is produced by BAGSO - Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Seniorenorganisationen in co-operation with the German Psychotherapists' Association. It is one of the most frequent orders of BAGSO's free of charge publications.


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https://www.bagso.de/publikationen/ratgeber/wenn-die-seele-krank-ist/

Policy Themes
Government Levels
Keywords
  • Mental health

Related SDGs
Goal 3 - Good Health and Well-being