School avoidance in Jena: Support through new “Lernwilla” project
A new initiative in Winzerla offers specialized support for children and adolescents who have become significantly detached from their regular school routine.
Mental Health
Jena: These are the rights of patients in psychotherapy
Patients in psychotherapeutic treatment have clearly defined legal rights. Anyone dissatisfied with their treatment or feeling uncertain can terminate the therapy and seek support from independent advisory bodies.
Therapy slots in Jena: Where to find available appointments
Jena, July 26, 2026: The search for a psychotherapy slot is often lengthy. However, some practices in and around Jena are currently reporting available capacities for initial consultations and treatments.
MUT-TOUR in Jena: Action Day for Mental Health
The nationwide ‘MUT-TOUR’ initiative will make a stop in Jena on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to promote the destigmatization of mental health issues through a cycling event and an information day.
Jena: 130 Million Euros for Depression Research
The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) is a key site in a major Central German research cluster dedicated to mental health, receiving 130 million euros in funding by 2030 to advance depression diagnostics and therapy.
DZPG in Jena, Halle, and Magdeburg massively expands its research program
Following its two-year startup phase, the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) is significantly expanding its research program at the Central German site of Halle-Jena-Magdeburg to improve early detection and treatment.
Strengthening Mental Health: Free Film Evening about Hape Kerkeling in Jena
On June 22, 2026, the city of Jena is hosting a free screening of the film adaptation of Hape Kerkeling’s life story at the Pop-Up FORUM to promote mental health and resilience.
New day clinic for young adults opened in Jena
Jena, 19.05.2026 – The Universitätsklinikum Jena and Aktion Wandlungswelten have opened a new day clinic for young people in Fraunhoferstraße. The facility is specifically aimed at 16- to 25-year-olds with mental health challenges and offers them intensive semi-residential treatment.
Pastoral Care in Transition: Telefonseelsorge Ostthüringen Plans Chat Service via JenaCrowd
Jena, May 14, 2026 – Telefonseelsorge Ostthüringen is expanding its services and planning to introduce digital chat counseling. To fund this modern support service, a fundraising campaign has been launched on the local platform JenaCrowd.
Psychotherapy in Jena: These Practices Currently Have Available Slots
Jena, May 10, 2026 – Searching for a therapy slot often requires a lot of patience. However, seven psychological practices in Jena and the surrounding area are currently reporting free capacities for new patients in various therapeutic methods.