October 2023
Mental illnesses in employees: Mental health should not be taboo
Mental health is a blind spot in social debate. Mental illnesses among young people in particular have increased during the corona pandemic. Overall, the proportion of days missed due to psychological suffering has also increased. Data also shows that the mental health of many people in Germany has deteriorated significantly since 2016. But unlike physical […]
Mental illnesses cost the economy up to 42 billion euros a year
Health expert Mental illnesses cost the economy up to 42 billion euros a year Tuesday, 17.10.2023 | 10:19 Mental health problems? Not an issue for our team. Why this is often not true and why there is still an urgent need for discussion about openly dealing with stress, anxiety, burnout and depression in the workplace. […]
Therapist wants more education on mental health
KNA: Your book is divided into three parts: depression, anxiety disorders and addiction. Why these three areas in particular? Franca Cerutti (psychotherapist, podcaster and author): These are the three most common mental illnesses that we have to deal with in Germany. Alcohol and drug addiction in particular are things that many people are less aware […]
“Not talking to anyone is the biggest mistake”
If you read through current surveys of trainee teachers from Magdeburg, Berlin and Hanover, you get the impression that many trainee teachers are affected by psychological and time-related stress during their traineeship. The course of study does not prepare students enough for the challenges of school practice, is too exam-heavy, is not very pedagogical and […]
International Forum on Health Investments in Central Asia
Poland has recently implemented the WHO Mental Health Gaps Action Programme (mhGAP), an evidence-based approach to scaling up mental health care capacities and services, as part of its National Health Programme, taking a significant step towards better addressing the unmet mental health needs of its population. Poland has recently implemented the WHO Mental Health Gaps […]
Girls perform worse than boys
Mental health and well-being are consistently worse among adolescent girls than among boys of the same age, according to a new report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe, released today on World Mental Health Day. Copenhagen, 10 October 2023 Mental health and well-being are consistently worse among adolescent girls than among boys of the […]
“Giving mental health the attention it deserves” – Poland uses WHO tool to better address mental health needs
Poland recently implemented the WHO Mental Health Gaps Action Programme (mhGAP), an evidence-based approach to scaling up mental health care capacities and services, as part of its National Health Programme, taking a significant step towards better addressing the unmet mental health needs of its population. Poland has recently implemented the WHO Mental Health Gaps Action […]
World Mental Health Day: Why we should take our mental health seriously
The stigma of mental illness in society is decreasing. Nevertheless, far too many people are still content with their mental suffering instead of taking action. An appeal for a rethink. “How are you?” Most of the time, when there is no obvious – physical – suffering, we answer this question with a simple “fine”. A […]
Crises and fear of the future: How we strengthen our resilience | NDR.de – Guide
Status: 10.10.2023 12:18 p.m. Corona, the war in Ukraine, the climate crisis and most recently the attack on Israel: the constant crises scare many people. By strengthening our resilience, we can deal with them better. Tips from the expert. There was a time when bad news might shock us, but rarely affected us directly. That […]
World Mental Health Day: Why we should take our mental health seriously
October 10, 2023, 7:44 a.m 5 mins The stigma of mental illness in society is decreasing. Nevertheless, far too many people are still content with their mental suffering instead of taking action. A call to rethink. “How are you doing?” Most of the time, when there is no obvious – i.e. physical – suffering, we […]