Body & health
Coping with pain
Body and mind are more closely connected than everyday life suggests. Here you can see who works on this in Austria: who may treat, and who provides support.
Core focus for this topic
For these professions, Coping with pain is a core focus. They are usually the first place to turn.
Clinical PsychologyClinical-psychological assessment and treatment of mental illnessNeurologyDiagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system and their psychological effectsPhysiotherapyTreatment of body- and movement-related complaints, pain and rehabilitationPsychotherapyTreatment of mental illness and deeper psychological distress
Supporting options
These professions provide complementary support with Coping with pain.
Body Therapy / Concentrative Movement Therapy (KBT)Making emotional processes accessible through body awareness and movementCraniosacral TherapyGentle bodywork for relaxationHealth PsychologyHealth promotion, prevention and coping with strain for healthy and chronically ill peopleOccupational TherapyRestoring the ability to act and everyday independencePsychiatrySpecialist medical diagnosis and treatment of mental illnessPsychosocial Counselling (LSB)Support with life questions and burdens that are not clinical conditionsPsychosocial Counselling CentresFirst, often free help with strain and crisesShiatsuBodywork with pressure for relaxation