Mental Health Week: Confidence for young and old in the Wartburg district!

Mental Health Week: Confidence for young and old in the Wartburg district!

Mental Health Week in the Wartburg district will take place this year from September 29th to October 2nd, 2025 under the motto “Let confidence grow – mentally strong into the future”. This event, organized by the Wartburgkreis District Office, aims to raise awareness of mental health and provide preventative and psychosocial support. The focus is particularly on young people affected by mental illnesses, as well as their relatives and professionals.

Participants can obtain comprehensive information in the foyer of the Pab Center in Bad Salzungen on Tuesday, September 30th from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free lectures cover exciting topics such as the influence of unemployment on health or dealing with stress. The focus is also on the topic of social media and its effects on mood. A highlight of the day is the film screening “Back on your feet – a film series about resilience in young people”, which starts at 6 p.m. and is also free.

The explosiveness of mental health

Mental health is an important part of our quality of life and has far-reaching effects on performance and social participation. According to that Robert Koch Institute Mental health problems are widespread and range from mild disabilities to severe disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders. These impairments not only have individual but also social consequences and also influence physical well-being.

The German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) is active at numerous locations in Germany. There, various aspects of mental health are researched and therapies are developed to help those affected. An overview of the locations, such as in Berlin-Potsdam or Munich-Augsburg, shows the broad range of facilities. In addition, various clinics and institutions work together to ensure the best possible support for mentally ill people.

Commitment and hope

The organizers of Mental Health Week hope for active participation and emphasize the importance of working with cooperation partners. The events are aimed not only at those affected, but also at teachers, managers, parents and interested parties. Information is the first step in improving mental health, and everyone who engages with the topic helps advance societal understanding.

The Wartburgkreis website is available for further information. Anyone interested can also use the contact numbers 03695 / 617432 or 617419 to get in touch with the organizers directly.