Professional profile
Dr. Vittorio Lutri offers a mental health approach based on clinical rigour, listening, and evidence-based medicine. His practice integrates outpatient activity with solid training in Swiss and international institutions.
After graduating in Medicine in Milan (Bicocca University), he completed his clinical training at the CHUV (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois) in Lausanne, working in the General psychiatry and Addiction medicine departments. He also completed post-graduate training in analytical psychotherapy at the CG Jung Institute in Mendrisio.
He consolidated his research specialization at the UK National Problem Gambling Clinic in London, a world reference centre for behavioural addictions.
Former Senior Physician at the Organizzazione Sociopsichiatrica Cantonale (OSC) in Mendrisio, he is currently a psychiatrist at Ingrado - Addiction Services and receives patients in private practice in Lugano.
Dr. Lutri has also obtained a CAS in Legal and Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology from the University of Lausanne and is enabled to conduct judiciary and insurance evaluations.
Treatment areas
The practice provides personalized diagnostic and therapeutic pathways for the main forms of adult psychological distress.
General psychiatry
- Mood disorders: Major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder.
- Anxiety disorders: Panic attacks, generalized anxiety, phobias, OCD.
- Burnout and stress: Management of professional and personal crises.
- Psychotic disorders: Acute phase management and maintenance.
- Personality disorders: Psychotherapy and crisis management.
Addictions
A specific area of expertise concerns the diagnosis and treatment of addictions, both substance-related and behavioural.
- Gambling disorder (Pathological gambling): Evidence-based approach, oriented towards listening and understanding.
- Substance addictions: Clinical management, harm reduction, and relapse prevention.
Methodological approach
The clinical method is based on the objective analysis of symptoms, relies on building a solid therapeutic alliance, and uses an analytic orientation. Each intervention is tailored to the individual, avoiding standardization and ensuring maximum confidentiality.
Consultations available in Italian, French, and English.
Services are covered by basic health insurance (LAMal).
Scientific contributions
Selected peer-reviewed publications:
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Lutri, V., Soldini, E., Ronzitti, S., Smith, N., Clerici, M., Blaszczynski, A., & Bowden-Jones, H. (2018). Impulsivity and gambling type among treatment-seeking disordered gamblers: An explorative study. Journal of Gambling Studies, 34(4), 1341-1354.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-018-9764-0 -
Ronzitti, S., Lutri, V., Smith, N., Clerici, M., & Bowden-Jones, H. (2016). Gender differences in treatment-seeking British pathological gamblers. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 5(2), 231-238.
https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.5.2016.032 -
Ronzitti, S., Soldini, E., Lutri, V., Smith, N., Clerici, M., & Bowden-Jones, H. (2016). Types of gambling and levels of harm: A UK study to assess severity of presentation in a treatment-seeking population. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 5(3), 439-447.
https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.5.2016.068
Consultations and appointments
Dr. Vittorio Lutri receives by appointment.
For a first consultation or clinical requests, please contact the practice directly.