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In an effort to break the silence surrounding suicide and promote mental health, the city of Wiesbaden is participating in the nationwide action day for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th. This year, the city is collaborating with the 'gemeinsam zusammen' association to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
The topic of suicide remains a taboo in many societies, but education about suicide can save lives and lower the barrier to seeking help. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide prevention should be understood as a societal task.
On September 10th, Wiesbaden held an event to raise awareness about suicide prevention on World Suicide Prevention Day. The Psychosocial Center Süd, located at Stettiner Straße 2a, 65203 Wiesbaden, played a significant role in the event. Interested individuals can reach out to them at (0611) 690703 or via their website.
People with invisible disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, depression, FASD, or chronic neurological disorders, are often at particular risk. The Psychosocial Center Ost, located at Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 88, 65185 Wiesbaden, offers services for those affected. They can be reached at (0611) 505894444 or via their website.
In 2023, over 10,000 people died by suicide in Germany, making it a leading cause of death in many age groups, particularly among young people. Approximately 28 people die by suicide daily in Germany.
For those in a mental crisis or worried about someone, a telephone counseling service is available at 0800 1110111 or 0800 1110222, and online at www.telefonseelsorge.de.
The Social Psychiatry Service (SpDi) and the Coordination of Community Psychiatry at the Health Department in Wiesbaden offer further services for people aged 18 and above. The address for the SpDi is Konradinerallee 11 in Wiesbaden. They can be reached at telephone (0611) 312819 or via their website.
Open office hours for the SpDi are on Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM and Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. The Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Clinics, located at Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 100, 65199 Wiesbaden, is available 24/7 at (0611) 430.
The Vitos Clinic Eichberg, Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, located at Kloster-Eberbach-Straße 4, 65346 Eltville, can be reached at (06123) 6020. They provide low-threshold support services, such as retreat spaces, psychosocial services, understandable information, and inclusion in daily life, which can provide relief.
Many suicide cases involve personal stories, affected families, and silent suffering. The Psychosocial Center Mitte, located at Scharnhorststraße 24, 56195 Wiesbaden, supports people in difficult life situations, with mental illness, and substance abuse. They can be reached at (0611) 4505329 or via their website.
For any questions regarding the event or services, citizens can contact the responsible department or office of the state capital Wiesbaden. The press office of the state capital Wiesbaden can be reached at Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, and their website is our website.
Numerous self-help groups offer specific services for those affected and their relatives dealing with psychological challenges. Interested individuals can contact the self-help contact point of the Wiesbaden health department at Phone (0611) 313777 or our website. Let's continue the conversation about mental health and suicide prevention to ensure a healthier society for all.
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