Mental health challenges are a part of life. Many conditions can be treated effectively on an outpatient basis, and some even subside without therapy. However, there are situations in which daily life is so severely affected that a short break and an intensive, supported treatment setting become necessary.

Many people affected report Long COVID fatigue that persists for weeks or months after the acute infection and can severely disrupt daily life. This form of fatigue cannot simply be remedied by sleep or a weekend off. It affects the body, the mind and emotions – and it is unsettling. It is important to recognise that these symptoms are real, they are common, and they deserve careful medical and psychological assessment.

Many people experience physical symptoms for which no clear organic cause can initially be found. If such symptoms are persistent, cause significant distress and are accompanied by marked anxiety or impairment, a somatoform disorder may be present.