Did you know that over 16% of all sick days in Germany are due to a mental illness?
Around 50% of all adults are affected by a corresponding illness at some point in their lives. Surveys also show that the corona period was an additional mental burden, especially for refugees.
At the same time, a job can be an important building block for mental health. It enables social contacts, secures a stay and makes it possible to experience effectiveness and build self-confidence and status. Factors such as scope for decision-making, employee-oriented management, collegiality and opportunities for further development have a demonstrably positive effect.
At the joint NUiFinar with Ludwig-Maximilians-Uniklinikum München, experienced psychologists and doctors provided an overview and practical tips for dealing with employees who may have been affected by traumatizing and long-lasting experiences of flight or war.
The following was presented as an example of a successful offer of help IMPROVE - Mental Health was then presented. This nationwide project is aimed specifically at refugees with children under the age of 6 who are suspected of having an anxiety disorder, depression or stress disorder. In a therapy intervention, parents are treated by trained GPs and also receive telephone calls with psychological experts and online training.
If you are interested in participating or for further information on IMPROVE-Mental Health, please contact David.Roesgen@med.uni-muenchen.de
