Balke K
NAKOS, Berlin
Gesundheitswesen. 1995 Nov;57(11):706-9.
Self-help groups strengthen an individual's sense of autonomy and self-determination, and help to recover from diseases and other health-related problems. Participants mutually support each other within the group to promote a healthier approach to socio-psychological issues; they also conduct activities outside the group, especially counselling services for peers dealing with similar problems. In recent years, the number of groups throughout Germany rosen to approximately 60,000. The groups are mainly supported by self-help clearinghouses which have sprung up in many regions of western and eastern Germany over the last few years. This paper provides an overview of the development of self-help groups as well as the current state of support and funding in this area. Furthermore, it describes in detail the work performed by clearinghouses and the possibilities for cooperation with these new "liaison institutions".
自助团体增强了个人的自主感和自我决定权，并有助于从疾病和其他与健康相关的问题中康复。参与者在团体中相互支持，以促进对社会心理问题采取更健康的方法；他们还在团体之外开展活动，特别是为处理类似问题的同龄人提供咨询服务。近年来，德国各地的团体数量增至约6万。这些团体主要由自助信息中心提供支持，在过去几年中，这些信息中心在德国西部和东部的许多地区如雨后春笋般涌现。本文概述了自助团体的发展情况以及该领域目前的支持和资金状况。此外，它详细描述了信息中心所开展的工作以及与这些新的“联络机构”合作的可能性。
