Online, offline, unter Druck?

In the organizer's words:

• With: Lilli Berthold, Deputy Secretary General, Bundeschüler:innenkonferenz; Anne Hilliger, Media Educator, Medienkulturzentrum Dresden e. V.; Prof. Dr. Sven Lindberg, Psychologist, University of Paderborn

Smartphones and social media are a natural part of young people's everyday lives. They inform, connect and entertain - but can also create pressure and harbor risks. In conversation with experts, we ask: What role does (social) media play in young people's mental well-being? Are there any health risks? How can parents support their children in their media use? What contribution does school make to the development of media skills?

About the lecture series:
Likes, levels, pressure to perform - A series of events on the mental health of children and young people
Children and young people face a variety of tasks and challenges on their way to adulthood. Their mental health plays a central role in this. This series of events is aimed at parents, teachers and anyone interested in finding out more about what motivates young people and what strengthens them mentally. It takes a look at this formative phase of life and highlights the influences of family, social environment, school and media. Together with experts from research and practice, we will discuss How can mental well-being be supported during the important phase of growing up, personality development and identity formation? And how do we counter psychological risks?
The series of events is aimed at parents, educators and anyone interested in finding out more about what motivates young people and what strengthens them mentally.

All dates:

• Tue April 28, 7 p.m.
  Online, offline, under pressure? Mentally healthy with social media
  With: Lilli Berthold, Deputy Secretary General, Bundeschüler:innenkonferenz; Anne Hilliger, Media Educator, Medienkulturzentrum Dresden e. V.; Prof. Dr. Sven Lindberg, Psychologist, University of Paderbornn
• Tue May 19, 7 p.m.
  Well bound? Family as support and risk in child development
  With: Prof. Dr. Sabine Walper, psychologist and Director of the German Youth Institute until October 2025; Dr. Gerhard Zarbock, psychologist and child and adolescent psychotherapist, Hamburg
• Tue June 2, 7 p.m.
  Body positive? Body awareness and mental health
  With: Annekatrin Locke, specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry, and Stephanie Teubert, psychologist, special ward for eating disorders at the Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Hospital C. G. C. Dresden; Prof. Dr. Esther Pürgstaller, sports didactician, University of Potsdam
• Tue. June 16, 7 p.m.
  In crisis? Young people between plans for the future and fears of the future
  With Prof. Dr. Oliver Kratz, child and adolescent psychiatrist, University Hospital Erlangen, and other guests

The event is part of the accompanying program of "Wie geht's? The exhibition on mental health", which can be seen at the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum until April 4, 2027.

The events in the accompanying program are funded by the Free State of Saxony on the basis of the budget approved by the Saxon State Parliament.