Corona sequences: FPÖ criticizes politics for families!

Corona sequences: FPÖ criticizes politics for families!

Österreich - The effects of corona pandemic on children and adolescents are the focus of the political discussion, according to the FPÖ family spokeswoman Ricarda Berger. It criticizes the government's Corona policy as failed and warns of long-term damage to an entire generation of young people. In a current press release emphasizes that politics has violated fundamental rights and shakes the social structure in Austria. A central topic is the "state -organized child welfare risk" through measures such as mask compulsion and isolation, which have resulted in both mental and social damage.

The stress caused by the pandemic and the associated restrictions not only played out the families against each other, but also provoked specific, negative effects on children and adolescents. Thousands of young people are still suffering from the consequences of the school closings that were widespread in pandemic, so the Tagesschau . The increase in mental illnesses, especially in children and adolescents, alerts experts. For example, 17-year-old Philina has been suffering from anorexia, a state that was triggered by the pandemic and the associated school closings.

mental health in the crisis

The demand for treatments among child and adolescent psychotherapists rose dramatically- one year after the beginning of pandemic by 60%. Current studies show that girls between the ages of 15 and 17 are particularly affected. Over 51 % of these girls have been diagnosed with eating disorders. Professor Julian Schmitz, expert in child and adolescent psychology, emphasizes a clear connection between school closings and the increasing psychological problems. Many of these challenges are only time -moved, with important development steps being missed.

A trend study entitled "Youth in Germany" comes to the conclusion that every tenth young person is treated for mental disorders. This is not only due to the isolation during the lockdown, but also to the associated feeling of loneliness. Sociologist Zartler reports an increased presence of the topic of depression among young people. Another strong indication of the psychological stress is the increased diagnoses of depression and anxiety disorders, which, according to data from health insurance companies, have increased in particular.

future prospects and necessary measures

The problem is reinforced by the long waiting times for therapy places. Affected people often have to wait up to six months for a diagnosis and for up to a year for therapy. An investigation by the Federal Government from 2023 examined the consequences of the school closings and developed recommendations to improve the situation. The Federal Ministry of Health is planning a law to strengthen health care for children and adolescents, but the time frames and the number of additional therapy places are currently unclear.

The FPÖ urgently warns that the Corona period cannot be regarded as a closed crisis. Berger demands a comprehensive review of Corona policy and the accountability of those responsible for the continuing damage that children and families suffered. Their warnings are underpinned by the current data that document the psychological challenges of young people in this extraordinary time. Overall, more than 20% of children and adolescents show psychological abnormalities, an alarming number that has increased since the pandemic, as a study by Quarks