Therapiewege
Therapiewege is a term used in some German-speaking contexts to describe a flexible framework for designing mental health treatment, emphasizing individualized, pathway-driven care. The word combines Therapie (therapy) and Wege (paths), signaling a shift from standardized protocols toward patient-guided routes through therapeutic options. It is not a formal diagnostic category or universally defined treatment modality, but rather a concept used to discuss how care can be tailored.
In practice, Therapiewege involves an initial assessment of symptoms, functioning, preferences, and goals, followed by the
Settings for Therapiewege include primary care clinics, community mental health services, and integrated care programs where
Evidence and reception: because Therapiewege is a broad, concept-based idea rather than a single standardized protocol,
See also: stepped care, integrative care, patient-centered care.