Germany: Mental health patients struggle to get help

Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting more than a year for treatment. Now a row has erupted over planned fee cuts for therapists in the public healthcare system.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting more than a year for treatment.
• Now a row has erupted over planned fee cuts for therapists in the public healthcare system.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• althcare system. Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting more than a year for treatment. Now a row has erupted over planned fee cuts for therapists in the public…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting more than a year for treatment.
• Now a row has erupted over planned fee cuts for therapists in the public healthcare system.