Who is really a young psychiatrist? The title is connected to a young, ambitious specialist who has to affront many difficulties and resolve many situations in order to be able to survive both financially and professionally. During the specialization process he is taught how things stand, from the theoretical point of view. The common fact, between various countries of Europe, is that practice differs a lot from theory.

It seems that the most common fields in which a young psychiatrist can be employed, are private general hospitals, private psychiatric clinics, private consultation rooms, or in various outpatient settings specializing in drug addictions, alcohol dependence, geriatric patients e.t.c

And how about psychotherapy? Is a young psychiatrist adequately trained in order to practice it?

Our effort in this presentation is, by taking in consideration the above mentioned issues, to explore the perspectives of private practice for young psychiatrists in Europe.