Orientation and classification
Understanding mental health
Clear, carefully classified information on psychological stress, therapeutic methods and frequently asked questions – from the psychotherapy practice in Bad Schwalbach.
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What would you like to understand better?
The knowledge page brings together scientifically sound articles that make complex relationships understandable and provide initial orientation. It does not replace individual diagnosis or treatment.
Anxiety, compulsions and sleep
How fear responses develop, why avoidance can intensify them, and how sleep and internal tension are connected.
Read article →Trauma and EMDR
what characterises trauma-related distress, what stabilisation can look like, and when EMDR should be considered.
Read article →Addiction and dependency
Information on craving, habits, relapses, as well as substance-related and non-substance-related addictions.
Read article →Problematic media use
Differentiate between gaming, smartphones, social media and pornography – between intensive use and addiction.
Read article →Gen Z and young adults
Navigating transitions, performance pressure, relationships, self-doubt, and psychological stress in young adulthood.
Read article →MPU knowledge
Preparation, lasting changes and the German legal framework for cannabis and combined use with alcohol.
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Quality and transparency
How the content is created
The contributions are made by Petra Pinder, psychological psychotherapist (Heilpraktikerin) and diplomaed industrial engineer, has written and professionally classified this. They combine accessible explanations with experience from psychotherapeutic practice.
Where appropriate, technical terms are explained, scientific sources are cited and the limits of transferability are made clear.
Good to know
General information cannot replace a personal assessment. Whether a method or approach suits your situation can only be judged after a careful medical history and individual clarification.
Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions about the knowledge page
Who are the posts intended for?
For adults, young adults and family members who want to better understand psychological distress or therapeutic approaches.
Do the posts replace therapy?
No. They are for information and orientation purposes. An individual assessment requires a personal consultation and a careful medical history.
Are new topics being added?
Yes. The knowledge base is to be regularly expanded with professionally categorised articles and answers to frequently asked questions.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes. Topic requests can be submitted via the contact form or the newsletter contact.
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