Psychological problems in children: alarming numbers and urgent need for action!

Psychological problems in children: alarming numbers and urgent need for action!

Tulln, Österreich - The challenges for children and adolescents in the mental field rise rapidly. As reported noe.orf.at , the figures in this age group have risen from 20 to 30 percent since Corona pandemic. This shows that more and more children and adolescents suffer from considerable suffering and urgently need professional support. The demand for therapeutic offers is therefore skyrocketed, as the primary department for child and adolescent psychiatry in the University Hospital Tulln, Paulus Hochgatterer, emphasizes.

But during the need, child and adolescent psychiatry in Lower Austria is faced with an acute shortage of doctors. Currently, only 20 out of 30 beds are available in the Department in the State Clinic Mauer. Hochgatterer explains that there is not only a lack of specialists, but the training of doctors in this area also remains behind the requirements. In order to counteract the critical situation, a task force was founded in Lower Austria, which promotes close cooperation between the departments in Mauer, Tulln and Hinterbrühl and ensures that the care of the affected people is maintained.

interdisciplinary approaches for young patients

The clinical treatment of psychological complaints in children requires a multi -layered and individual approach. As the Hietzing Clinic describes, numerous experts such as doctors, nursing staff, psychologists and therapists are involved in the diagnosis and treatment. This interdisciplinary method takes into account the special social situation and the personal context of young patients and their caregivers. For acute psychiatric emergencies, a 24-hour acutation is also available that can provide quick help.

The medical team relies on intensive cooperation with schools, kindergartens and other external facilities to ensure the best possible care. Hochgatterer expresses the hope that more young people can be enthusiastic about child and adolescent psychiatry, as this is one of the most valuable medical disciplines.