Depression in Steinburg: Alarming numbers surprise experts!

Depression in Steinburg: Alarming numbers surprise experts!

The number of people treated in Schleswig-Holstein for depression has reached a new record. The AOK Nordwest said 318,000 people were affected in 2022. The situation in the Steinburg district is particularly alarming, where 13 percent of the population suffer from depression. Experts attribute this increase to the difficult income situation. The AOK Nordwest spokesman emphasizes that the numbers have risen continuously in the past five years.

In Dithmarschen, the planned project is on the brink to purchase hydrogen -powered buses. The purchase of five buses was planned for around 700,000 euros, but there is no longer any funding nationwide. Therefore, the costs could explode, and since the contracts with DB Regio Bus Nord are only valid until the end of 2025, the project could ultimately only be in operation for one year. The Dithmarscher district council will finally decide on this on Tuesday evening. In the meantime, the Helgoland ferry "Funny Girl" is repaired in Büsum, which was unable to maneuver due to a technical defect and are not to report any injuries among the 250 passengers. The ferry is expected to drive again from Wednesday.