Europe is failing to adequately address mental health issues

Thursday, Oct 10, 2024

Der Standard

Mental health care in Austria and Europe is inadequate, severely affecting children and youth.

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The provision of care for mental illnesses is inadequate in Austria, a situation that is not unique and is worse in some other countries. The poor state of care is particularly affecting children and adolescents, with the pandemic having further increased mental health issues and widened existing gaps in treatment.

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