voksenpsykiatri
Voksenpsykiatri is the medical specialty that focuses on psychiatric care for adults, typically spanning late adolescence to older age. Clinicians diagnose and treat mental disorders that present in adulthood, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and substance-use disorders, as well as late-onset neurocognitive conditions and mental health issues associated with medical illness or aging. The term is used in Danish-speaking contexts to denote this specialty.
Practitioners are psychiatrists who have completed specialty training in adult psychiatry. They work across settings such
Training and organization vary by country but generally include medical school, general medical training, and a
Goals of voksenpsykiatri include reducing symptoms, improving daily functioning and quality of life, preventing relapse and