Psychosis in Older Adults
Do you experience disturbances in perception or feel watched, followed or threatened? These symptoms can occur at any age, but in later life they require age-appropriate assessment and treatment. The University Psychiatric Clinics Basel (UPK) offer specialised outpatient and inpatient care for older adults.
The Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry offers a wide range of outpatient services as well as inpatient units for assessment, acute treatment, nursing and social care. Physical causes of mental health conditions are also identified and treated.
Our Support
Delusional and perceptual disorders are assessed and treated using a range of approaches, including psychotherapy and non-medication treatments in the Department of Psychosis.
Our outpatient services also support patients at home or in care settings, with the aim of maintaining independence for as long as possible. We also offer assessment, treatment and group psychotherapy for depression and addiction.
Our multidisciplinary teams include specialists in medicine, psychology, psychotherapy, nursing and social care. All treatments are tailored to the individual and supported by additional therapeutic services, which can be found on our German page here.
Registration and Information
- Walk-In Clinic (Kornhausgasse): The open consultation hour serves as the first point of contact
- Patient Admissions & Psychiatric Emergency: 24 hours
- Private Clinic: For semi-private or private insurance patients