Society: Mental Health: How Much Does the Permanent Crisis Affect Us?
Pandemic, wars, inflation: The crises of recent years are leaving their mark on the psyche of many people. Young people are feeling particularly stressed. What does this mean - also for prevention?
A recent study in Germany has found that the country's mental health has deteriorated since 2020, with a significant increase in depressive symptoms and anxiety. According to the Robert Koch-Institut (RKI), 22% of adults in Germany reported depressive symptoms in 2024, while 28% rated their mental well-being as poor. Young women are particularly affected, with high levels of depressive symptoms and anxiety.
Experts warn that this could have serious consequences for society, including increased economic costs and strain on social relationships.
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