Psychology and Psychiatry (Mental Health)

Consultation with a mental health nurse (general mental health problem)

A mental health nurse is a specialist with particular skills and knowledge who is competent, on the basis of a mental health disorder, to assess one’s state of health and analyse health risks, advise a patient and their loved ones, and develop everyday means of coping.

A mental health nurse works closely with the treating doctor (incl. psychiatrists), psychologists and other specialists, where the most suitable and effective solution is found for a person’s health problems by applying different knowledge.

We suggest turning to a mental health nurse for an initial consultation in order to specify one’s state of health and receive suggestions for where to turn next.

A mental health nurse can:

• Explain different kinds of therapy and make suggestions for further care
• Give health advice to a patient and their loved ones on the basis of a mental disorder, explain techniques for self-help (i.e. relaxation techniques, lifestyle counseling, breathing exercises, etc.)
• Counsel on everyday coping (i.e. in the case of dementia)
• Give information about medications, instruct how to follow a course of treatment, monitor blood tests, assess the necessity of adjusting treatment

Liina Hürden

Mental Health Nurse

Tallinn

Marianne Kaasik

Mental Health Nurse

Alice Rehkli

Mental health nurse

Tartu

Rhoda Vaiksaar

Mental Health Nurse

Katrin Kerr

Mental health nurse

Tartu