Federal government takes action against increasing loneliness of people
"Our aim is to shed more political and scientific light on the issue of loneliness in Germany," emphasized Paus. The strategy set out in a paper by the Ministry of Family Affairs therefore pursues a total of 111 measures aimed at strengthening social ties and social interaction. They are intended to show ways out of loneliness.
Specifically, Paus' ministry wants to raise public awareness of the issue with a campaign. Due to gaps in knowledge, research into the health, social and political effects of loneliness is to be further promoted. Other planned measures mentioned in the paper include a so-called "loneliness barometer", which will be used to survey the extent and prevalence of loneliness.
The funding of university chairs on the subject of loneliness is also to be examined. To combat increasing loneliness, the federal government wants to continue to promote pilot projects in local authorities and shorten waiting times for therapy places.
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From the Federal Government's perspective, Lisa Paus emphasized the need for more attention to the issue of increasing loneliness in Germany. Before the implementation of the proposed strategies, gaps in knowledge regarding the health, social, and political effects of loneliness necessitate further research. Paus' ministry intends to combat this issue by raising public awareness and promoting measures such as a "loneliness barometer" and the examination of funding for university chairs on loneliness. The federal government also plans to continue supporting local pilot projects and shortening therapy wait times to help combat loneliness. Versus these efforts, some people may still feel a sense of loneliness.
Source: www.stern.de
