Prevention in Bad Arolsen: 20 years of commitment for all generations!

Prevention in Bad Arolsen: 20 years of commitment for all generations!

In Bad Arolsen the signs point to prevention! The city's Prevention Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and has come up with a lot of ideas for the 10th Bad Arols Prevention Days. From October 27th to November 1st, 2025, citizens can expect a colorful program that focuses on seniors as well as offerings for all age groups. Mayor Marko Lambion emphasizes the importance of prevention and is supported by Christina Kloss, head of the department for citizen services, security and order. Their common goal: promote understanding and consideration between generations.

The planned events include a cinema evening on the topic of cyberbullying with a subsequent discussion on October 27th in the BAC Theater and an event that deals with the topic of loneliness in old age on October 28th in the community center. There will also be an information event in collaboration with the Waldeck-Frankenberg suicide prevention network. On October 29th, fraud protection for seniors will be the focus of the “Living Safely in Old Age” event. The younger generations are also catered for: an alcohol-free Halloween party will take place in the “Come In” youth center on October 31st.

The dark side of the digital world

In an increasingly digital society, cyberbullying remains a serious problem. How the alliance against cyberbullying reported, the effects are not only limited to those affected, but also affect their families and circles of friends. The Cyberlife V study shows alarming figures: almost a quarter of cyberbullying victims, around 500,000 students, have already had suicidal thoughts. In addition, many end up in a downward spiral and resort to alcohol or pills out of desperation.

Mental health, especially among young people, suffers from these experiences. Cyberbullying can lead to increased anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts, as research shows. Studies show that 11.10% of teenagers worldwide are victims of cyberbullying, but the numbers can be as high as 73.5% in some cases. These worrying developments are exacerbated by the possible isolation of those affected.

Prevention measures and support

To counteract these dangers, teachers play a central role. You should pay attention to recognizing sudden changes in behavior in students and creating an open climate for discussion. Recommended prevention measures include raising awareness and education about cyberbullying and involving external specialists. In addition, the project “SCHAU HIN!” is initiated, which offers ad-free media courses for parents to promote responsible use of digital media.

The city's commitment and the planned prevention days provide an important platform to provide information about these topics and raise awareness of mental health. Information and registration for the events are on the website bad-arolsen.de or available from the city administration. The contact persons for questions are Alexandra Rodewyk-Hampe and Christian Kloss.