Germany Boosts Mental Health Awareness and Care with Events and New Facilities in October 2025
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.
- • Traveling exhibition '(Aus-) Druck der Seele' opens in Miltenberg on October 28, featuring art therapy.
- • First 'Week of Mental Health' in Kaarst saw high community participation, including film and lectures supporting self-care and destigmatization.
- • New children's and youth psychiatry facility opened in Röbel with state funding, offering improved treatment options.
- • Health experts highlight rising mental health issues among youth and the need for early intervention despite treatment capacity challenges.
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Germany is intensifying its focus on mental health awareness and care through a series of impactful events and the launch of a new psychiatric facility for youth in October 2025.
On October 28, the traveling exhibition “(Aus-) Druck der Seele - Art for Mental Health” will open at the Landratsamt Miltenberg, showcasing linocut artworks from a therapeutic workshop themed “My Crisis Strength.” The event begins with a gathering at 6 p.m., followed by music from the group Saitensprung, and an official opening at 7 p.m. Deputy District Administrator Bernd Schötterl warmly invited the public to participate, encouraging registration via email (ID 111792).
Meanwhile, in Kaarst, the inaugural "Week of Mental Health" received enthusiastic community engagement. Events ranged from a well-attended film night featuring the Danish movie "Rose," which portrays a woman’s struggle with schizophrenia, to insightful lectures addressing eating disorders and the role of self-care in mental health. Psychotherapist Katrin Lukowitz emphasized the importance of treating mental health on par with physical health, noting that self-care can start with simple actions like taking a tea break. Organizers and local officials, including District Administrator Katharina Reinhold, highlighted the crucial role of such discussions in breaking stigma and educating the public (ID 111797).
Complementing these awareness initiatives, a new children’s and youth psychiatry center opened its doors at Müritz-Klinikum in Röbel earlier this year. With a construction cost of around 20.5 million euros, mostly funded by the state, the facility provides 21 inpatient and 8 day clinic places. Health Minister Stefanie Drese stressed the rising prevalence of mental health issues among young people and the necessity for early intervention. The new center allows parents to stay with their children during therapy and offers flexible care levels to improve treatment quality. However, experts caution that demand for such services still outstrips supply, leading to long waiting times. It is estimated that one-third of children and adolescents face treatable mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and social behavior problems (ID 111798).
Together, these events and developments signal a strengthened commitment in Germany to both raising mental health awareness and expanding critical treatment resources for vulnerable populations.