The KRH Psychiatrie Wunstorf, part of the
The KRH Psychiatrie Wunstorf is a leading specialist clinic for psychiatric care in the Lower Saxony area and cares for around 5,500 patients annually from more than 700,000 residents of the Nienburg, Schaumburg districts and the western parts of the city and region of Hannover[1]. As an academic teaching hospital of the Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH), it combines scientific excellence with clinical practice.
The clinic offers a comprehensive range of psychiatric and psychosocial treatment options, which are provided both inpatient and partially inpatient in day clinics. The average length of stay is less than four weeks, with approximately 85% of patients being treated voluntarily[1]. In order to meet individual needs, a variety of therapeutic methods are used, including psychotherapy, occupational therapy, movement therapy, music therapy, aroma care and special relaxation techniques[3]. In addition, the clinic supports with social psychiatric services such as family counseling, self-help group cooperation, social services and comprehensive discharge management[3][4].
Special attention is paid to the care of children and adolescents, who receive individual school support during their stay in the clinic in cooperation with local schools[4][9]. The clinic promotes a patient-oriented atmosphere with additional offers such as monthly film screenings, a library, free WiFi as well as cultural and social events that support well-being and rehabilitation[5].
The mission of the KRH Psychiatrie Wunstorf is to promote mental health in the region in a sustainable manner and to offer those affected respectful, holistic treatment. Values such as voluntariness, transparency in treatment and close cooperation with patients, relatives and self-help groups are reflected in daily work and aim at the best possible quality of life and integration of patients into society[3][4].
Sustainability is lived in the sense of social responsibility: The clinic promotes psychosocial reintegration, integrates regional networks and relies on resource-saving and culturally sensitive offers, for example with a variety of catering options. The integration of spiritual support and the cultivation of an appreciative cooperation also contribute to sustainable health promotion[4].
Overall, the KRH Psychiatrie Wunstorf presents itself as a modern, scientifically based institution with a broad range of therapy and services that is individually tailored to the needs of patients and maintains close networking in the regional health and social system. Its goal is to effectively treat mental illnesses and pave the way for patients to have more quality of life and self-determination[1][3][4].
