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Group therapy

  • Service
  • Helsinki
  • Public service

Group therapy is structured, goal-oriented, fixed-term therapy which utilises peer support. Participation requires the patient to have motivation to examine their own illness and life situation, as well as preparedness for performing various exercises.

The general objectives of group therapy are:

- receiving up-to-date information about the illness

- recognising symptoms related to the illnes ...

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To whom and on what terms

The patient is invited to an interview, which assesses their suitability for group therapy and its timeliness.

The service is intended for residents of Helsinki.

Background information

Mental health services refer to activities that aim to prevent, alleviate and treat mental health disorders and their consequences. Mental health services also include preventive work and developing the living conditions of residents to support their mental health.

In practice, mental health services refer to the examination and treatment mental health disorders and the related rehabilitative practices. These services also include guidance, counselling and psychosocial support for those who need them. Mental health services are provided in social services, in primary health care, for example in health and social services centres, and in specialised psychiatric care as outpatient or hospital care.

The service is provided by

City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Updated: 27/3/2024