Clinics for the treatment of psychiatric

Mental disorders must be treated by a psychiatrist. In the course of diagnosis and treatment, the patient is consulted by specialists from related fields of medicine:

• Psychologist;
• Psychotherapist;
• Neurologist;
• Pediatrician (if the ptient is a child);
• Endocrinologist.

Comprehensive therapy for mental disorders involves a combination of several treatment methods at once — biological (medication) therapy, psychotherapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation measures.

During treatment, the patient stays in hospital around the clock or visits the hospital daily. A number of factors influence the duration of treatment:

• The type and severity of the mental disorder;
• Compliance with treatment;
• Scheme of therapy prescribed.

On average, the course of therapy lasts from 1.5 to 4 months. Results of therapy are already visible within the first few weeks. During this time, psychotherapy and the prescribed medications begin to work.

• Anxiety, worry, depression;
• Phobias;
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder;
• Insomnia;
• Eating disorders: bulimia, anorexia, overeating nerves;
• Alcoholism, drug addiction, substance abuse, gambling addiction;
• Childhood autism and autism spectrum disorders;
• Schizophrenia;
• Epilepsy.

Depending on the leading symptoms and syndromes, the doctor may prescribe one or more medications. The medications used in psychiatric practice are:

• Antipsychotics;
• Tranquilizers;
• Anticonvulsants;
• Mood stabilizers;
• Antidepressants.

For the complex treatment of mental disorders, medication therapy is combined with other methods of therapy.

Professional Education

Psychiatrists and psychotherapists should only be provided by professionals with a medical degree. Before you see a doctor, you can ask for a resume or read information online.

Membership in Organizations

Experienced international specialists participate in continuing education and international conferences. A doctor may be a member of a professional organization:

• European Association of Psychotherapists (EAP);
• American Psychiatric Association (APA);
• World Psychiatric Association (WPA), etc.

Scope of Practice

Research the scientific activities of your treating doctor. Some doctors are more effective at treating mood disorders, while others treat substance abuse and alcoholism.

International Accreditations

You can check with the manager whether the clinic is certified by international companies. Most medical centers represented on the MedTour platform have been accredited by the Joint Commission International — JCI. This ensures that you receive treatment according to international standards.

Profile of the medical institution.

Treatment for mental disorders must take place in a psychiatric unit. It is a plus for the patient if the clinic is multi-disciplinary, as in the course of diagnosis and treatment, you may need to consult allied professionals, or specific examinations.

Cost

The cost of diagnosis and therapy of mental disorders depends on the country in which you plan to undergo treatment. Thus, the cost in Germany and Israel may be 50-80% higher than in Turkey, India, and Ukraine.

To undergo treatment of mental illness abroad, you need to leave an application on the platform MedTour.

Our medical coordinator will help you to choose a clinic, answer all your questions and will accompany you online at all stages of treatment.

We assist with arrangement of transfer, flights, making appointments with doctors and translation of medical documentation free of charge. Our services are paid by partner clinics.