How to get public and private mental health care in Denmark

Danish healthcare gives you rights if public mental health waiting times are long. You can get private treatment if public waiting lists exceed 30 days. First, you must visit your local family doctor. Your doctor evaluates your needs and writes a referral. Public wait times for psychologists can reach 20 weeks.

Under Danish patient rights, a wait over 30 days allows private care. The private clinic must be state-approved. It must also offer a shorter wait time than public healthcare. You can contact Advice on Hospital Choice through eBoks. You can also call them at 38 64 99 00. Have your CPR number and appointment letter ready.

Paying out of pocket for a psychologist is expensive. Costs can reach 1600 Danish kroner per hour. Members of the private insurance scheme danmark receive subsidies. Subsidies cover up to 300 Danish kroner per session. Young members aged 16 to 25 get up to 450 Danish kroner. This guide was reported by The Local.