Published 8/9/2023
Anyone can face challenges with mental health and well-being. Taking the first step to attend an initial appointment is often one of the hardest steps to take. You can book a First mental well-being consultation if you are concerned about your own or a loved one's mental health.
First mental well-being consultation is an easy and good place to start, for example, with the following themes:
Anorexia
Psychological and physical factors affect the development of an eating disorder.
Anxiety and anxiety disorder
The symptoms can be caused by stress, lifestyle changes or brain neurotransmitters.
Binge-eating disorder (BED)
Anxiety and depression are common root causes behind the symptoms.
Bulimia
The symptoms stem from the need to control one’s eating and body image.
Chronic fatigue i.e. exhaustion
Fatigue can be caused by physical or mental strain and stress.
Eating disorders
Professional help for eating disorders.
Stress
Prolonged stress without sufficient recovery can impair health and functional capacity.
Concern chat
Discussion support for stress and coping around the clock.
Kela-reimbursed rehabilitative psychotherapy
Psychotherapy service based on a psychiatrist’s assessment and granted by Kela for maintaining and rebuilding working and studying ability.
Psychotherapist
Provides treatment based on discussion and functional methods, which aims to improve mental well-being.
A first mental well-being consultation is an inexpensive low-threshold service to support mental well-being and mental health.
The purpose of the first mental well-being consultation is to help take the first steps towards psychological support and step over other thresholds related to starting treatment. The first appointment can also offer psychological first aid in unexpected or upsetting situations. At the first mental well-being consultation, you can safely discuss your situation with a mental health professional.
You do not need a referral for a first mental well-being consultation.
It is possible to arrange the first mental well-being consultation both at an appointment and remotely using a video connection.
Seeking treatment often evokes strong feelings, and the variety of different forms of support may also be confusing. Attending the first appointment is often one of the most difficult steps to take. If you are worried about your mental health or mental well-being, we recommend booking a first mental well-being consultation.
