Senate supports center for behavioral addiction

Health - Senate supports center for behavioral addiction

The need for consultation and support services for addictive behavior related to internet use, as assessed by the Berlin Senate Health Administration, is increasing. In the past five years, specialized projects of Caritas Berlin have seen a significant increase in inquiries regarding internet addiction in relation to gaming, streaming, social media, pornography, and online shopping, as the health administration announced on a Wednesday. Caritas has therefore bundled its offers under the roof of a Center for Behavioral Addiction.

At various locations such as Café Beispiellos (Steglitz-Zehlendorf), consultation offers are available for issues such as computer and internet addiction or excessive gambling and media consumption behavior. They reportedly provide a wide range of help for those seeking advice and their families, including individual, couple, and group counseling or leisure and aftercare groups.

The Center for Behavioral Addiction is supported by the Health and Education Administrations. "It is my concern to prevent addiction developments as early as possible or to accompany already ill people well on their way of dealing with their illness," said Health Senator Ina Czyborra. "That's why we are promoting the city-wide special offers of the Caritas Association for behavioral addictions."

Caritas Online Counseling

1. The Senator of Health, Ina Czyborra, acknowledges concerns about internet addiction, mentioning gaming, streaming, social media, pornography, and online shopping, and offers an 'Offer of assistance' through the Center for Behavioral Addiction.
2. Caritas Berlin, with the support of the Health and Education Administrations, provides 'Social Affairs' services at various locations like Café Beispiellos, offering counseling for issues like computer and internet addiction, excessive gaming, and media consumption behavior.
3. The Center for Behavioral Addiction carries out a multifaceted approach, providing 'Individual', 'Couple', and 'Group Counseling' as well as leisure and aftercare groups to cater to the needs of those seeking advice and their families.
4. The Berlin Senate Administration recognizes the increasing relevance of the issue, as evidenced by the rise in inquiries related to internet addiction over the past five years, and sees the role of 'Society' in promoting preventive measures and providing support for those affected.
5. While physical consultation offers are available, the Center for Behavioral Addiction also extends 'Online Counseling', an important step in leveraging the power of the 'Internet' and 'Social Media' to reach those who need assistance in coping with behavioral addictions, such as those involving internet use, gaming, or online shopping.
6. As a significant player in 'Berlin', Caritas Berlin acknowledges its responsibility towards the community and aims to help shape a society that promotes healthy 'Social Affairs', including addressing the challenges posed by behavioral addictions like internet addiction in gaming, streaming, social media, pornography, and online shopping.

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