For patients

Key information

• Before your visit

  How to prepare for a visit — your first and follow-ups.

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• Therapeutic contract

  The rules of our work together: visits, payment, confidentiality, prescriptions and certificates.

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Downloads

These materials are supportive only and do not replace a consultation or diagnosis. It is worth discussing completed questionnaires with a specialist.

Guides

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  Pharmacotherapy

  Lithium treatment — the key facts

  Lithium is a simple element that has remained the gold standard in the treatment of bipolar disorder since the 1950s. It helps control extreme mood swings and protects against relapse, and, contrary to common myths, it is well tolerated. We explain when it is used, how treatment works, and what benefits and side effects to expect.

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  Lifestyle

  Omega-3 — what they are and why it is worth supplementing them

  Modern psychiatry increasingly looks at mental health as a whole. Alongside medication and psychotherapy, lifestyle and diet matter — and among the components of diet, the polyunsaturated fatty acids of the Omega-3 family attract the most attention.

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  Pharmacotherapy

  Antidepressants — the most common side effects and how to cope with them

  Modern antidepressants are effective and well tolerated but, like any medicine, they can cause side effects. Most appear at the start of treatment and ease as the body gets used to the medicine. We explain what to expect, how to cope with the most common complaints and when to contact your doctor.

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  Pharmacotherapy

  Myths about antidepressants

  Many myths have grown up around antidepressants; they cause fear and discourage people from treatment. Yet these are among the best-studied medicines in medicine. We tackle the most common misconceptions — plainly and without sugar-coating.

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  ADHD

  ADHD in adults — diagnosis and treatment

  ADHD is not only about children. In many people it persists into adulthood, although it looks different from childhood and is often mistaken for stress or traits of character. We explain how to recognise ADHD in adults, what the diagnosis looks like and what treatment methods are effective.

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  Pharmacotherapy

  How to take psychiatric medicines day to day — a practical guide

  The success of treatment depends not only on the right medicine, but also on how you take it. A few simple habits help you get the best effect, limit side effects and avoid common mistakes. We have gathered the most important practical tips.

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