German drug commissioner Streeck highlights the dangers of alcohol even in small amounts, opposes youth accompanied drinking, and calls for a nationwide drug early warning system.
German Health Minister Warken stresses the need for legally secure triage regulations to protect disabled individuals following a constitutional court ruling.
Two detailed studies from Germany reveal rising physical activity in older adults but growing health challenges including overweight and mental health issues among youth.
Brandenburg's 2025 youth health report shows decreased tobacco and alcohol use but rising overweight and mental health issues among children and adolescents.
Baden-Württemberg's government advances skilled healthcare worker immigration efforts, highlighting new agency successes and international collaborations to address staffing shortages.
The H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Brandenburg has led to the culling of over 150,000 birds and heightened containment measures across Germany's poultry farms, though no immediate consumer risks are expected.
A major WHO survey highlights significant mental health problems among European healthcare workers, while community events in Germany promote mental health awareness.
Caregiver wages in Brandenburg have risen, pushing nursing home costs for residents up by about €100 monthly, despite subsidies easing some of the burden.
Growing mental health challenges among German youth spur calls from students and experts to bolster school-based support, including more social workers and educational reforms.
Community and university initiatives in Germany are actively promoting mental health awareness and support through local associations and public events in 2025.
A national mental health crisis among German youth prompts calls for comprehensive action, increased school support, and a strategic government response to curb rising mental health issues and economic consequences.
Nürnberg's GROW HAPPY NBG project engages youth in volunteer activities to enhance their mental health and community ties, supported by health programs and practices like Lachyoga.
Baden-Württemberg promotes anonymous medical treatment projects to support uninsured and vulnerable groups, urging federal adoption of similar initiatives.
Ludwigshafen's upcoming event highlights mental health challenges linked to digitalization with expert talks, theater, and interactive activities.
A large-scale study demonstrates that excessive nighttime light exposure significantly raises cardiovascular disease risks, urging people to limit bedroom lighting at night.
Following autoimmune diagnoses, Melissa Hoeppner quit her job to pursue health and launched The Healing Habit, a natural wellness brand.
Despite Germany's highest doctor visit rate in Europe, its life expectancy remains average, prompting calls for efficient healthcare management alongside local prevention efforts in Nuremberg.
HTL Leonding integrates mental health and empowerment into its technical education, supporting 1,200 students with a dedicated support team, workshops, and community collaborations.
Friedrichshafen's health fair and a nutrition-focused TV program highlight wellness, prevention, and immune-supporting foods in late October 2025.
Germany advances mental health awareness in October 2025 through digital innovation, community networks, and public engagement events.
Flying Uwe and Erling Haaland use YouTube to promote fitness, healthy lifestyles, and community engagement, connecting with fans beyond screens.
A WHO study reveals one-third of European healthcare workers suffer from depression or anxiety, urging urgent systemic reforms.
New research links increased artificial light exposure at night to significantly higher risks of cardiovascular diseases by disrupting biological rhythms.
Germany advances youth mental health with award-winning programs and robust research data infrastructure in 2025.
MHH and NLGA have established a scientific partnership to boost interdisciplinary public health research and practice in Niedersachsen, enhancing collaboration on key health issues and crisis preparedness.
Germany promotes mental health through a new traveling art exhibition, successful awareness week activities in Kaarst, and a newly opened youth psychiatry center in Röbel addressing increasing demand.
Leipzig’s 2025 Mental Health Week features diverse engagements to promote awareness and community resilience through panels, performances, and author discussions.
Regional mental health events across Leipzig, Traunstein, and Heinsberg in October 2025 emphasized community engagement and prevention strategies.
Germany marks October 2025 with extensive mental health awareness initiatives, including educational activities and public engagement in Kiel and Leipzig.
This article explores the distinctions between loneliness and being alone, its emotional impact, and therapeutic strategies to improve emotional balance and mental health.
German hospitals warn of severe impacts on patient care due to planned 1.8 billion euro funding cuts and call for a political crisis summit amid broader social security reform debates.
Thuringia reports initial flu cases for the 2025/26 season alongside a rise in COVID-19 infections, highlighting vaccination challenges and risks to vulnerable populations.
The German government introduces a savings package aiming to stabilize health and nursing care insurance contributions in 2026, addressing a multi-billion euro funding gap amid healthcare cost pressures.
A significant number of children in Germany are missing essential medical check-ups, putting them at health risk, as system gaps hinder regular monitoring.
Germany enhances mental health support programs and backs legislation to control drug misuse, focusing on prevention and youth protection in 2025.
The 2025 Fehlzeiten-Report assesses AI's effects on workplace mental health and occupational health promotion, highlighting employee concerns and strategies for safe AI integration.
Recent international collaborations, including research in Taiwan and a WHO Europe event, highlight advances in strategies to improve mental health policies and care.
Germany is progressing on key health and care reforms, including simplifying long-term care laws, loosening sick leave notification rules, and evaluating care service efficiency to address systemic challenges.
Germany is formulating a youth mental health strategy that faces challenges in meaningful youth involvement and addresses critical staffing shortages in schools.
Many children in Germany face serious health risks as hundreds of thousands miss mandatory pediatric check-ups, exposing gaps in the healthcare monitoring system.
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