Appointment with a mental health nurse
A mental health nurse is a nurse who specializes in mental health. He or she has deepened knowledge and skills for maintaining mental health and psychological well-being, first assessment of the state of mental health, counselling of people with mental disorders and their family members.
Patients aged 15 and over, as well as adults, are welcome to book an appointment.
Information about the service
A mental health nurse works closely with a psychiatrist, psychologist and other specialists. By applying different knowledge and skills, the most suitable and effective solution to the health problem is found.
We recommend to consultation with a mental health nurse at the initial referral in order to specify the state of health and receive recommendations for further action as well as for repeated health advice.
The service includes:
- assessment of state of health and analysis of health risks;
- health counselling of the patient and their close ones according to the diagnosis;
- lifestyle counselling, introducing self-help techniques and various forms of therapy, along with recommendations for possible referrals;
- administering medications under the supervision of a nurse, sharing medication information, assessing and monitoring adherence to the treatment regimen and side effects of treatment, assessing the need to continue treatment, teaching adherence to the treatment regimen;
- nutrition counseling.
The service is provided by:
