According to information on Wednesday, this is the result of a further study by the Department of Psychotherapy and Biopsychosocial Health at Danube University Krems on the mental health of schoolchildren. “The psychological stress is worrying,” said author Christoph Pieh.
“Load limit far exceeded”
Around 1,500 schoolchildren between the ages of 14 and 20 were examined throughout Austria in October and November. Pieh calls for more support, according to a broadcast. Around a fifth of girls and 14 percent of boys would suffer from recurring suicidal thoughts. That means they think of suicide either every day or for more than half of the days. “The previous measures are clearly not enough here. I can only repeat myself, but there is an urgent need for action,” said Pieh.
“The stress limit of the young people has been exceeded by far,” emphasized the author. According to the Danube University, his study will be published shortly. Due to the urgency, the data were published on Wednesday.
Pieh spoke of an urgent appeal to everyone involved to do more for the mental health of young people immediately. Girls and boys, on the other hand, should also take mental health problems seriously. “Getting help is a sign of strength and is particularly advisable in severe cases,” explained the study author.
Source: Nachrichten
