Manfred Wolfersdorf1, Berthold Müller. 1. Klinik für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik am Bezirkskrankenhaus Bayreuth, Nordring 2, 95445 Bayreuth. manfred.wolfersdorf@bezirkskrankenhaus-bayreuth.de
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To show the treatment situation for severely depressed in-patients in German clinics for psychiatry and psychotherapy. METHODS: A questionnaire was sent to all German "depression units" including questions about number of beds and admission, treatment strategies and diagnostic profile in the year 2005. RESULTS: 65 of 71 clinics which are members of the "Working Group Depression Units" responded 52 reports could be used for the study. Treatment included antidepressants, psychotherapy, group therapies, psychoeducation, occupational and sport therapies, social work, cooperation with self help group for depressives and including relatives. CONCLUSION: German specialized depression units represent a high level of depression treatment.
OBJECTIVE: To show the treatment situation for severely depressed in-patients in German clinics for psychiatry and psychotherapy. METHODS: A questionnaire was sent to all German "depression units" including questions about number of beds and admission, treatment strategies and diagnostic profile in the year 2005. RESULTS: 65 of 71 clinics which are members of the "Working Group Depression Units" responded 52 reports could be used for the study. Treatment included antidepressants, psychotherapy, group therapies, psychoeducation, occupational and sport therapies, social work, cooperation with self help group for depressives and including relatives. CONCLUSION: German specialized depression units represent a high level of depression treatment.