Defeat loneliness: Self -help group in Höxter relies on exchange and courage!
Defeat loneliness: Self -help group in Höxter relies on exchange and courage!
The self -help group "Loneliness" was founded in Höxter six months ago, which deals with the causes and effects of loneliness. The members meet once a month to have open talks from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This group is not aimed at people who are only looking for leisure activities, but offers a room for deeper discussions and the opportunity to develop joint activities after getting to know each other. Hoexter News reports on the goals and expectations of this initiative.For those interested, there are contact options for the self-help office Höxter. Registrations are possible by phone at 05271 69 41 045 or by email. The office not only helps with the establishment of self -help groups, but also offers comprehensive information and advice. The website that offers additional details and support can be reached at self-help-hoexter.de
psychological and physical health in focus
The challenges associated with loneliness are supplemented in Höxter by other self -help groups. A new group specializes in the concerns of people with chronic pain. This group deals with complaints caused by diseases such as rheumatism, migraines and arthrosis and last for more than three months. The members report years of fighting with pain, lack of therapy options and their effects on their lives, and even disability. Westfalen Blatt emphasizes how much these problems can also lead to mental health and lead to depression.
Ralf Diekötter, an active member, describes the feeling of being "exhausted" and "lost in orbit". Sabine Oberhommert, contact person of the group, emphasizes the importance of interaction with other affected people in order to exchange experience and knowledge. In the group sessions, members provide information about doctors, therapies and medication. In addition, there are occasionally external speakers who educate on topics such as help offers and legal requirements.
the global perspective on loneliness
The topic of loneliness also reaches an international dimension, as the World Health Organization (WHO) confirms. A new commission within the WHO deals with the promotion of social contacts as part of health. According to a report by the organization, people without strong social ties are exposed to a higher risk of health problems, including strokes and depression. These risks are even on a level with the dangers of tobacco consumption and obesity. The WHO plans to develop strategies over the next three years to promote social contacts worldwide and should take into account the effects on the economic and social development of companies DetailsQuellen