Ligue Luxembourgeoise d'Hygiène Mentale
Mental health association & listening service
A network of regional offices offering free psychological support, prevention and listening services across Luxembourg.
Mental Health in Luxembourg
Because
you matter.
Find help in Luxembourg — Mental Health for people from Luxembourg.
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The Architecture of the Mind
Mental Health in Luxembourg — About this website
Thank you for visiting this website (thankyou.lu). This website is built and maintained by me, Yves Deckenbrunnen. I myself have been concerned with mental health issues for over a decade, and I still take medicine today.
In a small country like Luxembourg, mental health care is often not talked about. Even though it concerns a lot of people. This site is meant to help people in Luxembourg find the right help and find resources to become better again.
First steps
How to seek help.
Reaching out can feel like the hardest part. These five steps are a gentle pathway — take them at your own pace, one at a time.
- 01
Notice how you feel
Pay attention to changes in mood, sleep, energy or interest lasting more than two weeks. There is no shame in naming what you notice — it is the first act of care.
- 02
Talk to someone you trust
A friend, family member, colleague or teacher. Saying it out loud lowers the weight, and you no longer have to carry it alone.
- 03
Contact a first-line service
Call SOS Détresse on 454545 or your local medico-social centre. They listen, without judgement, and help you find the right next step.
- 04
See a professional
A GP can refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist. Search registered specialists on slp.lu or collegemedical.lu, or book on doctena.lu.
- 05
Build your support rhythm
Treatment works best alongside routine, connection and self-care. Keep going — recovery is rarely a straight line, but it is real.
In an emergency, always call 112 — available 24/7 in Luxembourg.
The Compass
Find help in Luxembourg.
Trusted institutions across the country that offer mental health support — from listening lines to specialist hospital care.
SOS Détresse
Telephone listening helpline
A free, anonymous, 24/7 telephone listening line for anyone in distress or in need of someone to talk to.
Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg
Hospital — psychiatry department
Adult and child psychiatry services, emergency psychiatric care and inpatient/outpatient treatment.
Hôpitaux Robert Schuman
Hospital group — mental health
Psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care across the Kirchberg and Zitha sites, including specialist consultations.
Centre Hospitalier Emile Mayrisch
Hospital — psychiatry
Mental health department offering consultations, day care and inpatient psychiatric services in the south.
Centre Hospitalier du Nord
Hospital — psychiatry
Psychiatric care and mental health consultations for the northern region of Luxembourg.
CHNP — Centre Hospitalier Neuro-Psychiatrique
Specialist psychiatric hospital
Specialised neuropsychiatric hospital with inpatient, outpatient and forensic mental health services.
Hellef Dobaussen
Mutual aid & crisis support
A solidarity association offering support, listening and crisis help, rooted in the Luxembourg community.
Office National de l'Enfance (ONE)
Psycho-social support for children & youth
The National Children's Office coordinates free psycho-social support, guidance and counselling for children and young people across Luxembourg.
Ligue Médico-Sociale
Medico-social centres
A network of thirteen medico-social centres offering health, social and psychological support services to people across the country.
Fondation Elisabeth — SIPO
Ambulatory youth & family service
Support and advice for children, young people and families experiencing mental health difficulties, including those with disabilities.
CEPAS
Psycho-social & school support
Centre Psycho-social et d'Accompagnement Scolaires — public support for families and school communities.
ANIMA — Mental Health Institute
Psychotherapy & psychotraumatology
A specialised institute offering psychotherapy, psychotraumatology and emotion-management support with experienced psychologists.
The Path
Find a professional in Luxembourg.
Knowing where to look is the first step. These official directories help you find a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist near you — and book an appointment online.
Psychologists & Psychotherapists
Search the official directory of the Luxembourg psychology board for licensed psychologists and psychotherapists practicing across the country.
SLP — Société Luxembourgeoise de Psychologie
Search slp.luPsychiatrists
Browse the Collège Médical directory to find licensed psychiatrists in Luxembourg, with contact details and practice locations.
Collège Médical des Médecins du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg
Search collegemedical.luAny doctor near you
As a flexible alternative, Doctena lets you find and book an appointment with a psychologist, psychiatrist or GP in Luxembourg online.
Doctena — Book a doctor online
Search doctena.luUnderstanding
Common conditions, clearly explained.
Knowledge lowers fear. Explore each condition to understand what it is, how it shows up, and what helps — in plain, compassionate language.
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Depression
Depression is more than a low mood. It is a persistent lowering of energy, hope and interest that can colour every part of daily life — from sleep and appetite to the way we think about ourselves.
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a complex condition that affects how a person thinks, feels and perceives reality. With the right care, many people live full, meaningful lives alongside it.
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder involves intense shifts in mood, energy and activity — from the highs of mania to the lows of depression. Understanding the pattern is the first step to stability.
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural response to stress — but when it lingers and grows, it can become overwhelming. It is also one of the most treatable mental health conditions.
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PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder can follow a frightening or life-threatening experience. The past keeps returning — but with support, those echoes grow quieter.
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OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder traps people in cycles of intrusive thoughts and repetitive actions. Understanding the loop is the beginning of breaking it.
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ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder affects focus, impulse control and energy. Lived well, it also carries creativity, drive and a unique way of seeing.
Learn more
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders involve disturbed eating habits and a difficult relationship with body and self. Recovery is possible — and no one has to walk it alone.
Daily practices
Small ways to steady yourself.
These gentle practices are not a substitute for professional care, but they are reliable anchors on harder days.
Breathe slowly
Inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for six. A few rounds quiet the nervous system within minutes.
Protect your sleep
A consistent bedtime, dim light and no screens before bed restore the rest your mind needs to process.
Move a little
A short walk outside lifts mood and energy. You don't need a workout — just movement and fresh air.
Name it to tame it
Write down what you feel without editing. Putting words to emotion gently loosens its hold.
Stay connected
One honest conversation a day — even a message — keeps the thread of belonging from fraying.
Small kindnesses
Eat, drink water, step into daylight. Tending to the body is never wasted care.
The Library
Resources to return to.
A curated collection across videos, articles, books, podcasts, websites and courses — chosen to inform, comfort and empower.
Videos
Depression, the secret we share
Andrew Solomon · TED
Videos
How to practice emotional first aid
Guy Winch · TED
Videos
The brain-changing benefits of exercise
Wendy Suzuki · TED
Articles
Depression fact sheet
World Health Organization
Articles
Anxiety disorders overview
NIMH
Articles
Bipolar disorder
NIMH
Books
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
Books
Reasons to Stay Alive
Matt Haig
Books
Lost Connections
Johann Hari
Podcasts
The Happiness Lab
Dr. Laurie Santos
Podcasts
Mentally Yours
Metro.co.uk
Podcasts
The Therapy Chat
Laura Reagan · Spotify
Websites
Mind — Mental health support
mind.org.uk
Websites
NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
nami.org
Websites
WHO — Mental health
who.int
Courses
The Science of Well-Being
Yale · Coursera
Courses
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Palouse Mindfulness · Free
Courses
Mental Health First Aid
MHFA International
The Bridge
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