Students at Carl-Orff-Realschule are committed to mental health!

Students at Carl-Orff-Realschule are committed to mental health!

On Wednesday, September 6th, 2025, a very special “Mental Health Day” took place at the Carl-Orff-Realschule in Bad Dürkheim. The event was aimed at ninth and tenth grade students and focused on the important topic of mental and mental health. [rheinpfalz.de] reports that the aim of this initiative was to sensitize young people to problems in this area, which can often begin in childhood and adolescence.

In times when the mental health of children and young people is under severe strain, especially after the corona pandemic, such an event is more than necessary. As the Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth describes, the federal government actively supports young people in strengthening their mental health. Initiatives such as the Mental Health Coaches are taken to make a positive impact on over 60,000 students. [bmbfsfj.bund.de] reports that the underlying philosophy of this program is “Say what is. Do what helps.”

Sensitive topics in focus

The school management of the Carl-Orff-Realschule had specially invited the founder of the consulting company “Mental Health Crowd” to give the students valuable insights. This shows the importance of schools in their efforts to create a space for open conversations about mental health. Well-informed professionals can play a crucial role in raising awareness. According to [seelischegesundheit.net], mental health education is of utmost importance in a time when mental illness can occur in early adolescence.

In the context of these events, it should also be mentioned that programs such as the prevention program “We Together – SOS-Mental Health Peers” were launched to raise awareness among children, young people and professionals. The peer-to-peer approach, in which young people support their peers, shows that great value is placed on mutual understanding and support. [bmbfsfj.bund.de] emphasizes that experts from social education and psychology are involved in these support offers in order to learn how to deal with stress and talk about stressful topics.

Diverse offers of support

There are numerous contact points for anyone who needs help or would like to discuss psychological stress. The “Number Against Sorrow” (116 111) and the “JugendNotmail” platform offer confidential and free advice around the clock. This ensures that young people can find support outside of the school setting to stay mentally strong.

With initiatives like this, one can only hope that events like Mental Health Day not only raise awareness but also help create a culture of open dialogue. By giving young people the space to talk about their feelings and concerns, schools make an essential contribution to improving mental health in our society.