Hospital Dr. Rodríguez Lafora

Hospital Universitario Dr. Rodríguez Lafora is a specialized public psychiatric hospital located in Madrid, Spain, and is part of the Servicio Madrileño de Salud (SERMAS). Founded in 1969 as Hospital Psiquiátrico Alonso Vega, it was renamed in 2003 to honor the prominent Spanish neuropsychiatrist Gonzalo Rodríguez Lafora. The hospital provides a wide range of mental health services, including acute psychiatric hospitalization, long-term care, and specialized treatment for addictive disorders and severe personality disorders. As a teaching hospital, it is involved in the training of medical residents and healthcare professionals in psychiatry and clinical psychology. The facility is recognized for its multidisciplinary approach to mental health, focusing on rehabilitation and the social reintegration of patients with severe mental illnesses.