Austerity dictates of the state

Care for the mentally ill is on the brink

The number of young people with mental health problems is rising. But instead of expanding care services, the state is imposing cuts.

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Mental illnesses are on the rise and healthcare in Vorarlberg is coming under increasing pressure. But instead of investing in the expansion of services, the state is cutting costs.

Social psychiatric facilities in Vorarlberg are already working with long waiting lists in some cases, and even acute cases cannot always be treated immediately. This situation is particularly worrying when it comes to treating young people. More and more children and young people are struggling with mental health problems, and there are many reasons for this.