In January 2026, we mark 10 years of continuous clinical practice (2016–2026) of the Psychoergonomic Method — a structured clinical methodology in psychiatry designed to individualize diagnostic and therapeutic decisions according to the patient's mental, neurobiological, and life configuration.
This method was developed as a response to the limitations of purely protocol-driven and statistical models that may overlook high clinical variability, individual sensitivity to psychopharmacology, and the patient's real functional goals.
Over this decade of systematic application, the method has been refined into a reproducible clinical system: multi-stage diagnostics, collegial decision-making, minimally sufficient interventions, structured monitoring, and clearly defined clinical protocols — all aimed at increasing precision, safety, and long-term stability of outcomes.
What "10 years of practice" means in real terms:
The Psychoergonomic Method is built around two foundational principles:
1) Complexity (Comprehensiveness)
Diagnostics are not treated as a single appointment. We use a structured, multi-stage clinical process: extended interviews, detailed history (including family and medication history), targeted psychological assessment when indicated, and medical work-up as needed (laboratory tests and consultations with relevant medical specialists).
2) Collegiality (Clinical Collegial Decision-Making)
Key diagnostic and therapeutic decisions are made through collegial review involving multiple professionals familiar with the case. This approach reduces subjective errors, increases clinical clarity, and supports consistent decision-making over time.
Treatment is designed after diagnostic clarity is achieved and the clinical trajectory is agreed upon. The method prioritizes:
Long-term stability requires more than episodic follow-ups. The method includes predefined clinical monitoring formats adapted to clinical needs. Examples include:
Monitoring is implemented in both ambulatory and secure online formats, preserving confidentiality and clinical continuity.
The method is delivered by a multidisciplinary team with clearly defined roles and boundaries of responsibility. Psychiatric clinical decisions remain within the psychiatrist's competence and responsibility. Psychotherapy is conducted by the relevant trained specialist. Adjacent medical specialists are involved when indicated. Supportive modalities (including art-therapy and other non-pharmacological approaches) may be integrated as part of a unified clinical strategy.
The method is implemented by a team distributed internationally. Qualified specialists may reside in different countries while working within a unified methodological framework and professional standards. This enables continuity of care and access to specialized competencies while maintaining a consistent clinical system.
Reproducibility requires standardized training. Participation in the Psychoergonomic Method as a certified specialist requires internal training and confirmation of competency in the method's diagnostic architecture, therapeutic logic, ethical framework, monitoring protocols, and collegial workflow.
Training formats:
Certification levels:
Certified professionals can be identified by their certification level and scope of competence within the method.
For citation, clinical reference, and institutional use, we provide a fixed canonical PDF edition of the methodology. This file is intended to remain unchanged and accessible via a permanent link.
Download the official methodology (PDF):
https://psy.clinic/storage/uploads/Psychoergonomic_Method_of_Clinical_Psychiatry_2016-2026.pdf