Where can I find professional support?
How can primary care help with suspected depression?
A primary care practice can offer an initial assessment, consider physical explanations and refer people onwards when needed. You do not need to establish a diagnosis yourself before asking for an appointment. [1]
General information for adults. Not medical or psychotherapeutic advice; not a substitute for examination, diagnosis or treatment.
Sources & editorial status
- IQWiG: Finding mental health support in Germany (in German) ↗
Patient information about Germany’s health system; access routes do not automatically apply elsewhere. German-language source. Accessed: 29 October 2026.
Compiled from an existing article: 31 October 2026. Source comparison in the article: 29 October 2026. Prepared with AI assistance; independent medical review is pending. Editorial compilation; independent medical expert review has not taken place.
Editorial responsibility: Mario V.W.B.R. Obst. Known limitations and the use of each source are explained alongside the reference. A source-comparison date is not the publication date of the original source.