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Psychiatry
Medical treatment of mental health

The aim of psychiatric care is to examine, treat and prevent mental problems. The psychiatrist defines the need for psychotherapy, writes a rehabilitation plan and takes responsibility for issuing medical certificates and possible medication.
Mental health, anxiety, exhaution
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Online booking

You can book a time online or send an email to tuki@vastaamo.fi or call to 044 4141 000 (Mon-Sun 08:00-21:00).

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Psykoterapiakeskus Vastaamo
Mannerheimintie 12 B, 00100 Helsinki
3rd floor

Psykoterapiakeskus Vastaamo Mannerheimintie

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No vacant slots were found corresponding with your request. Inform us about your needs by e-mail at tuki@vastaamo.fi or by phone 044 4141 000. Most likely we can arrange the service you need by request.

Psychiatrists providing service in English

Leif Apter

Leif Apter

psychiatrist
Location: Mannerheimintie 12 B, Helsinki
Language: english, finnish, swedish

Helen Karanko

Helen Karanko

psychiatrist
Location: Mannerheimintie 12 B, Helsinki
Language: english, finnish

Heli Paatero

Heli Paatero

psychotherapist, psychiatrist
Location: Mannerheimintie 12 B, Helsinki
Language: english, finnish, swedish

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What is a psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist is a physician specialized in medical eximination, evaluation and treatment of mental disorders. Typically it takes around 12 years of education and practice to qualify as a psychiatirst. In contrary to a psychotherapist, a psychiatrist can make a medical diagnosis and prescribe medication, but can't offer Kela-reimbursed therapy without additional education in psychotherapy.

What is a psychotherapist?

A psychotherapist is a specialist in psychological examination and treatment of mental problems and disorders. To qualify as a psychotherapist, 3 to 6 years of studies in psychotherapy are required. The basic education of a psychotherapist can be for instance psychologist, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse, social worker or theologian. The title "psychotherapist" can only be used by a person certified by the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health, Valvira.

Which is the role of the psychiatrist in psychotherapy?

The psychiatrist diagnoses mental disorders, creates a personal treatment and rehabilitation plan for the patient, defines the need for psychotherapy and issues the Medical certificates needed in order to apply for reimbursements from Kela. The psychiatrist tracks the progress of the psychotherapy and is responsible for any medication.