New child and adolescent psychiatry opened in Neusiedl: Help on site!

New child and adolescent psychiatry opened in Neusiedl: Help on site!

Neusiedl am See has taken a step into the future of mental health: The new child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy (KJPP) was opened today. Under the direction of regional councilor Leonhard Schneemann, who spoke in the representation of Governor Hans Peter Doskozil, this location is operated by Burgenland's social services and is part of a nationwide outpatient clinic in Burgenland, which already supplements existing facilities in Oberwart and Eisenstadt. My district reports that Neusiedl am See is the most growing district in Burgenland Makes facilities particularly relevant.

With the patient's company that has already started, families from Seewinkel in particular benefit, who previously had to accept long distances to Eisenstadt. "A real relief for many," says the managing director of Johannes Zsifkovits, who emphasizes the urgency and importance of the new location, especially in view of the psychological challenges that many young people are confronted with.

Access to free services

It should be emphasized that the use of the KJPP services is possible free of charge and without transfer. The target group extends over children and adolescents from 0 to 18 years as well as their parents, relatives and authorities. The first step to help is a preliminary discussion that is often initiated by recommendations for schools or kindergartens. The therapy is individually tailored to the needs of each child, which ensures needs -based support.

The team in Neusiedl consists of five specialists, including psychologists, psychotherapists and doctors. The location is therefore well equipped to meet the challenges in mental care. "We have to guarantee security and stability for our children and adolescents," emphasizes State Councilor Schneemann, who emphasizes the responsibility of society in this area.

The health situation of children in Europe

A look beyond the borders shows that the mental health of children and adolescents is a central topic in Europe. A study by the WHO shows that mental illnesses are common in young people with a point prevalence of at least 15 %. The most common diagnoses include anxiety disorders (31.9 %) and disorders of social behavior (17.7 %). It is alarming that not even half of the affected children and adolescents receive adequate treatment. In Austria, the Mhat Study shows that only about 50 % of children with mental disorders are really treated, even if 18.1 % of them want them to be described, such as is .

The Covid 19 pandemic has still tightened the situation: An increase in acute images in child and adolescent psychiatry by 40 % in 2021 is alarming. The need to invest in the support and treatment of mental problems is more urgent than ever. The new offer in Neusiedl am See could be an important building block here.

Contact with the new facilities

for families who are looking for support are the contact details of the new KJPP:

• KJPP Nord/Neusiedl am See: Obere Hauptstraße 24, Top 11, 7100 Neusiedl am See, phone: 05 09 44 3500
• KJPP Süd in Oberwart: Hauptplatz 8c/1/Top D, 7400 Oberwart, phone: 05 09 44 3200
• KJPP Nord in Eisenstadt: Franz Liszt Gasse 1, Top III, 7000 Eisenstadt, phone: 05 09 44 3100

The central information on child and adolescent psychiatry in Austria can also be found on of the website of the Austrian Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry . So everyone gets an overview and can better understand the needs of children and adolescents.