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The LWL-Klinikum für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie Marl - Dortmund, known as Elisabeth-Klinik, is a specialized psychiatric facility of the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL). It is dedicated to the comprehensive care of children and adolescents with mental illnesses and is one of the leading clinics in its field in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The clinic offers a wide range of inpatient, day-patient and outpatient treatments in the fields of child and adolescent psychiatry, psychotherapy and psychosomatics. With 35 beds, it provides care for around 372 inpatients, 102 day patients and over 2,700 outpatients annually (data from the 2022 quality report). A central component is the , which ensures rapid assistance in acute crises. The therapy approaches include evidence-based methods such as psychotherapy, drug treatment and psychosomatic interventions, always individually tailored to the needs of young patients.
Of particular note is the anamnesis questionnaire, which enables patients and families to prepare for their stay in the clinic in a structured manner. The clinic integrates modern aids such as videos in sign language and explanations in simple language to ensure accessibility.
The overarching goal of the LWL-PsychiatrieVerbund, to which the Elisabeth-Klinik belongs, is the best possible psychiatric care for the citizens of Westphalia-Lippe. The clinic focuses on holistic, patient-centered care that sustainably improves the lives of young people. Values such as inclusion, quality and innovation shape everyday life: from the child- and youth-friendly environment to interdisciplinary teams of doctors, therapists and nurses. As a public institution, sustainability and evidence-based medicine are at the heart of promoting long-term healing and resilience.
The Elisabeth-Klinik is strongly committed to sustainability and accessibility. It uses digital tools such as accessible videos and simple language to give all patient groups - including the hearing impaired - access to information. As part of the LWL network, it contributes to environmentally conscious practices, such as efficient use of resources in clinic operations. It also promotes career paths in child and adolescent psychiatry in order to retain skilled workers in the long term and ensure the quality of care. Current initiatives include the expansion of networks with other LWL locations such as Marl, Hamm and Gütersloh in order to strengthen a regional care chain.
As part of the LWL-PsychiatrieVerbund in Dortmund-Aplerbeck, the clinic works closely with the neighboring LWL-Klinik Dortmund for adults and the Wilfried-Rasch-Klinik. It plays a key role in the prevention and therapy of mental illnesses in young people, an increasingly important field in view of the increasing burdens caused by pandemics and social changes. With its expertise, the Elisabeth-Klinik makes a significant contribution to public health care and underlines the LWL's commitment to an inclusive society.
This institution embodies hope and competence: young lives are strengthened here, families are supported and future prospects are created. (2,148 characters including spaces)
