The main responsibility of this special clinic is to provide care for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver who are also experiencing psychological stress and disorders. These disorders include depression, alcohol abuse, alcohol use disorder, anxiety, limitations in disease management, difficulties in dealing with chronic disease and changes in important preventive lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, sleep and relationships. Patients with liver disease and addiction complete a special disorder-oriented treatment program with individual therapy, group therapy, education and motivational interviewing in a multiprofessional setting.
