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About Psychiatrische Universit

The Psychiatric University Clinic (PUK) has stood for innovative psychiatry for over years. In the greater Zurich area, it is a leader in care, research and teaching, is an attractive employer and an important training facility with international networks. Since its founding, the now independent public institution has treated people with mental illnesses and offered help in crisis situations. With its work over the years, the PUK stands for tradition and innovation at the same time and has a nationally and internationally recognized, high reputation. As a university clinic, the PUK has a range of services and know-how across all age groups and in forensics that is unique in Switzerland. It is made up of the following clinics: • Adult psychiatry and psychotherapy • Child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy • Geriatric psychiatry and psychotherapy • Forensic psychiatry and psychotherapy The PUK employs around 1,000 employees who work in interdisciplinary treatment teams to look after the well-being of the patients. For the inpatient, day-clinic and outpatient treatment of mentally ill people, there are over beds and several differentiated outpatient, day-clinic and inpatient services available, including various regional and national specialist facilities. Basic care includes assessment, diagnosis and therapy for patients with mental disorders of any kind.