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This is how research aims to reduce mental illnesses in children and adolescents: …
This is how research aims to reduce mental illnesses in children and adolescents: DZPG targets risk factors Berlin, 24.6.2024 – Up to 20 percent of children and young people in Germany have a mental disorder. But not all children are equally at risk. At the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), many projects are being […]
Children’s mental health: Without a stop
Studies show that one fifth of all children and young people suffer from mental disorders. The support system is not prepared for this. The path after the pandemic remains difficult for children and young people Photo: Christoph Soeder/dpa BERLIN taz | It smells of fresh paint, in some places cables are hanging from the ceiling […]
Six forms of depression identified – Mental illness manifests itself in different biotypes
Neuronal differences: Depression is not the same as depression – there are apparently at least six different subtypes, as researchers have discovered. These biotypes can be identified using brain scans. Because they are based on different functional disorders, not all of them respond to common antidepressants. In the future, brain scans could make diagnosis easier […]
Mental illness as the main cause of occupational disability!
Specialists, therapists and health politicians are sounding the alarm: mental illnesses are increasing throughout Germany. Depression, anxiety disorders and other mental illnesses are not only responsible for increasing work absences, but also responsible for increasing numbers of occupational disabilitiesMental illness can cause immense suffering for those affected and their relatives. But what illnesses are involved, […]
Book about “mental disorders”: What is man?
“Among the crazy, you say “du”” is the title of Lea De Gregorio’s book about all those who are considered abnormal. They suffer from “mental disorders”. As a young adult, Lea De Gregorio was placed in a psychiatric hospital. There, others made decisions about her Photo: Photo: PaulaWinkler/Ostkreuz/SV If it had been up to Lea […]
Lenovo develops AI avatars to explore the role of technology in mental health
RALEIGH, North Carolina – Lenovo ™ today released the latest version of its Work For Humankind project, ‘Meet Your Digital Self.’ The project highlights the role that smarter technology and AI can play in driving change and supporting mental health professionals in tackling the global youth mental health crisis. This initiative addresses the challenges young […]
HIV and mental health – Team
After Stéphane developed AIDS, he was on the brink of death. Mental self-care is more important to him now than ever. A truck driver by profession, a passionate fisherman, a volunteer firefighter and married to a woman, Stéphane was in the prime of his life when he lost the muscle strength in his left arm […]
Life expectancy: How our mental health affects us
interview Psychotherapist Philipp Lioznov We are lonely and stressed: How does our mental health affect our life expectancy? Constant stress not only makes us tired, but can also reduce our life expectancy in the long term © mixetto / Getty Images 27.05.2024, 09:14 a.m. 4 mins Studies show time and again that Germany is under […]
Life expectancy: How our mental health affects us
interview Psychotherapist Philipp Lioznov We are lonely and stressed: How does our mental health affect our life expectancy? Constant stress not only makes us tired, but can also reduce our life expectancy in the long term © mixetto / Getty Images Studies show time and again that Germany is under stress. At the same time, […]
Mental health problems at work? How an immediate counselor can help
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