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Talk about mental health? Yes please – but do it right – Culture
We talk about our “inner child,” identify “narcissistic traits,” or are “depressed” instead of feeling bad. The amateur psychologist in us is currently booming. The so-called therapy language, shaped by decades of psychological knowledge and advances, is creeping from the therapy chair into our everyday language, into social media, and into public discourse. If we […]
Mental health: 3 tips for mental strength in the home office
Mental illnesses are on the rise – and not just since Corona. Some companies are taking action against this.Photo: Mangostar – shutterstock.com Digital working has been changing our everyday working lives for a long time, and not just since Corona. We are “always on” and have to deal with a significantly higher workload. With additional […]
Writing a diary: For mental health
interview Therapeutic tool:Diaries help with mental health Writing a diary is often laughed at. Andrea Heine explains why diaries help with mental health. And has ideas on how to start writing a diary. Writing a diary is a great way to write down thoughts, feelings and experiences. Diaries in the form of apps, so-called “journaling […]
Mental health – Depression in men: Talk about it instead of remaining lonely and silent – Knowledge
Efficient, unflappable, successful: what a man should be like is often determined by stereotypes. The now 28-year-old professional footballer Francisco Rodriguez also got caught up in this role model. Until his psyche couldn’t cope anymore. Steep career, deep fall Even at a young age, he was predicted to have a great football career. The Zurich […]
“Unprecedented stress”: Founders suffer from mental crisis
Many founders are suffering: their stress levels are rising due to a lack of investor money. And although “panicked founders” are not an exception, many suffer on their own. The current financial situation increases the already high pressure on startup foundersiStock; Rebeca Zisser/Insider A funding backlog in the early stages. A closed window for IPOs. […]
Countries in Central Asia are looking to Trieste for secrets to success in community-based reform of mental health care
In the 1970s, Trieste forever changed psychiatric care in Italy by closing its psychiatric hospital and moving to a community-based model of care that was entirely user-focused. Within a few years, the rest of the country followed suit. The city continued this history of innovation by hosting, for the first time, from October 17 to […]
Why Berlin is focusing on the mental health of its citizens
The corona pandemic has probably left its mark on everyone. All ages, all professional groups, all regions were affected. Vulnerable groups in particular have suffered in recent years. Children and young people, the elderly and the sick, people with low incomes and people with mental illnesses. All the fears, insecurities, the economic losses, the drifting […]
Mental illness: Too little support for students
More and more students are struggling with psychological stress. But colleges and universities are not sufficiently prepared for this. The German Student Union is calling for more advice and support services. Download Audio (4.3 MB | MP3) The number of students with mental disabilities and illnesses increased by 12 percentage points from 2016 to 2021, […]
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 […]
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 […]