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Landspitali - University Hospital

Forensic Psychiatric Security Team

Services

The forensic and safety psychiatric services team provides long-term treatment and follow-up for individuals with a treatment order, with the goal of supporting them in improving their quality of life and maintaining recovery. The team:

  • consists of doctors, psychologists, nurses, an occupational therapist, and a social worker.

  • manager oversees the daily operations of the team.

The team's clients come exclusively from Réttargeðdeild and Öryggisgeðdeild.

Client treatment

Recovery-oriented treatments are used in accordance with clinical guidelines, such as:

  • Individual interviews

  • Medication therapy

  • Substance abuse treatment

  • Relapse prevention

  • Home visits S

  • trengthening social activity and community connections

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy

  • Education and support for families

  • Support for education and employment

  • Counseling, education, and support for health promotion

Types of treatment orders in Icelandic