Offer of help for traumatized people: This is how Magdeburg supports after the attack!

Offer of help for traumatized people: This is how Magdeburg supports after the attack!

A shocking attack in Magdeburg not only left those affected physically wounded, but also caused considerable psychological stress. After the incident, which affected many directly and indirectly, the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) reacted immediately and carried out a comprehensive Link list with offers of help created. This list is aimed not only at survivors of the attack, but also at eyewitnesses and relatives who suffer from the consequences of the traumatic experiences.

Mental health care in focus

Traumatic events can cause acute psychological reactions, including anxiety and sleep disorders. In the long term, serious disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cannot be ruled out. People with existing mental illnesses are particularly at risk. The DZPG emphasizes the importance of low-threshold contact points that offer quick and unbureaucratic support. There are specialized trauma clinics available in Magdeburg, Halle, Jena and Berlin that work in close cooperation with the DZPG and refer those affected if necessary. As the Yellow List reported, these measures are intended to ensure that both direct victims and others affected receive appropriate help during this difficult time.

Long-term perspectives for care

The current situation highlights the urgency of well-connected mental health care. An important aspect is that professionals such as teachers also need psychological support and should respect their own limits. The offers of help, as can be found on the DZPG link list, are also intended to address these groups and draw attention to the need for supervision and psychological relief. This means that efforts are not only made to provide short-term help for those directly affected, but also to provide preventive mental health care for everyone in crisis situations.