[Psychotherapy units in Bavarian state mental hospitals]

Abstract

Objective and method: In this paper we report about the situation of psychotherapeutic inpatient treatment in Bavarian state mental hospitals, based on data coming from surveys in those hospitals.

Results and conclusion: 22 State mental hospitals in Bavaria have 1217 beds for acute psychotherapy, proofed on the basis of quality criteria. More than 50 per cent of all psychotherapy beds are located in those hospitals.