Laugarásinn is a treatment unit for young people (ages 18–35) in the early stages of psychotic disorders. The unit offers a variety of services aimed at improving well-being and strengthening individuals' ability to live independent, fulfilling lives with good quality of life.

Research shows that the earlier a psychotic disorder is treated with intensive therapy, the better the short- and long-term prognosis.

The Laugarásinn Treatment Psychiatry Unit operates in two locations:

• A large, beautiful house at Laugarásvegur 71 in Reykjavík

• The Víðihlíð building, located west of Holtagarðar

Introductory video about Laugarásinn:

A variety of treatment options are available at Laugarás, including:

• Physical activity and health promotion

• Education about psychosis and psychotic disorders

• Cognitive rehabilitation with social skills training

• The art project LISTAFL

• The music workshop HLJÓMAFL

• Education for relatives about psychotic disorders

• Stress management

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for psychosis, anxiety, and depression

• A variety of group activities with different emphases

• Support for studies

• Comprehensive vocational rehabilitation

Facts About Psychosis

• Approximately 3% of individuals will experience psychosis at some point in their lifetime.

• First episodes of psychosis typically occur between the ages of 16 and 30

• Psychosis is a condition where a person loses touch with reality.

• It can involve delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.

• Many individuals with psychosis experience anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal

• Psychosis affects thoughts, emotions, and perception of the world

Introductory video about psychosis:

Laugarásinn Assessment Team

The Laugarásinn Assessment Team is a joint assessment team for both the Laugarásinn Treatment Psychiatry Unit and the Psychosis Outpatient Team at Kleppur.

This multidisciplinary team includes:

• Psychiatric nurses

• Psychiatrists

• Social workers

• Psychologists

Their role is to review all referrals and assess whether individuals meet the criteria for a psychotic disorder.

The goal of the team is to ensure that each individual is offered the best possible solution to their difficulties as early as possible, and to reduce the duration of untreated psychosis, if psychosis is present.