School social work in Segeberg reports rising fears and depressions among students

The report from school social work in Bad Segeberg reveals alarming trends in students' mental health across all age groups. More children and adolescents are suffering from depressions, anxieties, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Experts note a growing need for support.

In Bad Segeberg, a town in the Segeberg district of Schleswig-Holstein, school social work has released a current report offering troubling insights into the psyche of female and male students. The report highlights increases in depressions, anxieties, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. These issues affect children and adolescents of all age groups in local schools.

School social workers observe that more students require assistance. The report reveals distressing conditions pointing to growing burdens on the younger generation. No specific numbers or timelines are available in the sources, but the trend toward more cases is evident.

This report emphasizes the need to prioritize mental health in schools. School social work plays a key role in early detection and support for affected students.

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