AI programs like ChatGPT can simulate anxiety, sadness, and stress and respond to breathing exercises. Researchers at TU Dresden are demonstrating how large language models could serve as a new tool in psychology. | more
A quarter of all children and young people in Germany feel mentally stressed - and the number is rising. The German School Barometer 2025, developed with researchers from Leipzig University, shows that The causes often lie in everyday school life. And that is also where the solution lies. | more
Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more
The Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs wants to provide school administrators with help for dealing with pupils with mental health problems. Minister Piwarz sees this as an important contribution to teacher health. | more
"Children and young people can only learn well if they are healthy and happy," says Green Party politician Christin Melcher. In a paper, she exposes shortcomings and offers solutions. | more
Record figure: 3.1 days lost per capita due to mental illness in Saxony | more
Mystischer Nebel, eindrucksvolle Masken und donnernde Glocken: Am 14. November wird ein Besuch im ELBEPARK Dresden zum schaurig-schönen Familienerlebnis. Zur 2. Bergteufelparade warten kreative Mitmachaktionen und unvergessliche Fotomomente. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more
