Biographical spoken theater: Impressive insights into psyche and crisis

Biographical spoken theater: Impressive insights into psyche and crisis

A special biographical spoken theater about mental health will take place in the Schlossplatztheater in Berlin next weekend. The event, which begins on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., is devoted to the personal experience of people with psychological crises. Three affected people will give insights into their inner life and illuminate topics such as depression, eating disorders and therapy. The texts come from diaries, clinical stays and therapy sessions and offer various perspectives on the topic. This was reported by berlin.de.

The aim of the event is to reduce prejudices against mental illnesses and increase the visibility of mental health crises. The aim is also to lower the inhibition thresholds for those affected and their relatives to receive support and help. Supporting material is provided for each performance to deepen understanding of the themes. The need for such events highlights how important mental health awareness is in society.

Mental health in Germany

Mental health is crucial for quality of life, performance and social participation, as the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) emphasizes. Mental health impairments are widespread and range from mild impairments to severe disorders. These problems have both individual and social consequences and can also influence physical health. The most common mental illnesses include depression, anxiety disorders and addictions. An increased focus on these topics is necessary to create a better understanding of the challenges those affected face, according to the RKI.

The work -related effects of mental illnesses are alarming. In the past ten years, the number of incapacity for work due to psychological diagnoses, especially among professionals, has risen sharply. Annual loss of production due to mental and behavioral disorders in Germany amount to over 20 billion euros. Employees in social and health care in particular are severely affected: at DAK, for example, the volume of incapacity for work due to mental illnesses has increased by around 170%in the past 20 years. Women in particular are badly affected, with 431 incapacity for work in women on 100 years of insurance, compared to men with 266 days in men. These statistics illustrate the urgency of treating mental health as a serious social issue, as Statista notes.

In summary, events such as the biographical spoken theater at the Schlossplatztheater can make an important contribution to raising awareness of mental health. It is essential to promote dialogue about mental illness in order to overcome stigma and improve support services for those affected. The increasing awareness of the relevance of mental health in the world of work and in society should continue to be the focus in the future so that younger generations can also experience better mental well-being.

For more information on mental health, visit the pages of the Robert Koch Institute and Statista.