Mental health conditions
Depression: who can help?
Not every burden needs the right label straight away, but it helps to know which profession is responsible for what. 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, Depression is a core focus. They are usually the first place to turn.
Supporting options
These professions provide complementary support with Depression.
Animal-Assisted TherapyFostering relationship, development and wellbeing with specially trained animalsArt TherapyExpressing and processing emotional topics through visual creationBibliotherapy / Poetry TherapyWorking on emotional topics with reading, writing and poetryDance & Movement TherapyExpressing feelings and strengthening body awareness through movement and danceOccupational TherapyRestoring the ability to act and everyday independencePsychosocial Counselling (LSB)Support with life questions and burdens that are not clinical conditionsPsychosocial Counselling CentresFirst, often free help with strain and crisesRegistered Nursing (DGKP)Nursing, care and advice in illness, care dependency and at the end of life