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Duration: First appointment — 30 min; CMP — within a few weeks
Cost: Free CMP; My shrink support: 50 € per session, 60 % refunded
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Who this guide is for
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- Any person experiencing psychological difficulties
- Close friends looking for support for someone in difficult situations
- Foreigners in difficulty due to isolation or language barrier
To be prepared in advance
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- Vital card or certificate of rights, if you have one
- Two simple sentences to say how you feel: "I'm not well", "I need help"
- Useful numbers if situation deteriorates: 3114, 15 and 112
Step-by-step procedure
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- 1If you think you're in danger or have suicidal thoughts, call 3114 right away. It is free, confidential and available 24 h/24. In case of immediate danger, call 15 or 112.
- 2Make an appointment with your doctor. Simply say how you feel: it is often the easiest way to start.
- 3If you are looking for a public solution, ask for a CMP (medical-psychological centre). The consultations are fully covered by the Sickness Insurance, but the delays can be long.
- 4If you prefer a liberal psychologist, look at my shrink support. Since the 15 June 2024, you can make an appointment directly with a contracted psychologist. The session costs 50 € and the Sickness Insurance pays 60 %.
- 5Between two appointments, note what changes. One sentence a day is often enough to see what's better or worse.
Common mistakes
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- Waiting to be at the worst before asking for help.
- Thinking that it is necessary to go through a private psychologist while the CMP or My shrink support can suffice.
- Stay alone in the face of a suicidal crisis. In this case, the 3114, the 15 or the 112 should be called immediately.
Official sources
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Important remark
The information is provided for information purposes and does not replace a medical consultation. Vitalpes does not make any diagnosis or treatment. For any health problems, consult a doctor; in case of emergency, call the 15 (SAMU) or the 112.
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