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Health care Self-help

Self-help groups provide support and an opportunity for people with chronic conditions, addictions, disabilities and mental health problems to share their experiences. Meeting others and taking part in shared activities help many people to manage their own situation more effectively. Helpful services are also available for family and loved ones. This topic area will provide you with more information.

Self-help

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Self-help for people with disabilities, chronic conditions and addictions

Self-help can enable people with disabilities, chronic conditions and addictions to deal with their health situation more successfully. Read this article to find out more.

Sechs Erwachsene in einer offenen Gesprächsrunde. Sechs Erwachsene in einer offenen Gesprächsrunde.

Self-help for families

Self-help groups for families and loved ones of people with disabilities, chronic illnesses or addiction problems allow them to share their experiences and receive support.

Therapiegruppe bei einer Sitzung. Therapiegruppe bei einer Sitzung.

Managing addiction with a self-help group

Most people with an addiction find it difficult to live without the substance or behavior to which they are addicted. Self-help groups offer support from people with similar experiences.

Four young people sitting on a tightrope in a park. Four young people sitting on a tightrope in a park.

Self-help and self-help groups for young people

Self-help groups for young people allow them to share their experiences and find mutual support to help them deal with a chronic illness, disability or addiction problem.

Gesprächskreis mit Menschen aus unterschiedlichen Kulturen. Gesprächskreis mit Menschen aus unterschiedlichen Kulturen.

Self-help for people from a migrant background

Intercultural self-help enables people from a migrant background to support one another in dealing with chronic health conditions or disabilities.