Loneliness in Neumünster: Community against silent danger!

Loneliness in Neumünster: Community against silent danger!

Neumünster, Deutschland - On June 15, 2025, the Holstenköste in Neumünster successfully came to an end. Around 240,000 people visit the festival with bright sunshine and pleasant temperatures. Among other things, the band Quiet Girl from Lübeck offered entertainment on the young stage. The police report on a peaceful course with little argument and riot, which the organizers took note of.

while the festival was in full swing, there was a remarkable incident in front of the Neumünster town hall. Wild bees and sand wasps have created nests on site in the paving joints, which consist of vertical tubes. The lower nature conservation authority informs the public about these nesting places and recommends that they do not disturb foot traffic and occasional sweeping. This shows how important it is to reconcile nature and humans.

loneliness in Germany: a explosive topic

Despite the cheerful hustle and bustle of the Holstenköste, loneliness remains a serious topic that affects many people. According to current studies, almost 40 percent of the Germans feel lonely at times, which can bring serious health consequences - comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Young adults, older, single parents and people with uncertain living conditions are particularly affected.

In an impressive sign of solidarity, around 100 people recently gathered in the city center of Lübeck under the motto "from loneliness into the connection". The participants called for a strengthening of psychotherapeutic care as well as nationwide prevention and social education. Such movements are important in order to tackle the silent epidemic of loneliness, which is also highlighted by the competence network loneliness (KNE) in theory and practice. The series of publications "Loneliness - insights into theory and practice" aims to openly accessible scientific knowledge and practical information.

The risk groups in loneliness

A comprehensive analysis of loneliness in Germany, which is based on the socio-economical panel (SOEP), shows a particularly affected group: people with low income. The survey from 2021 proves that younger adults, female people and lived people are particularly sensitive to loneliness. Special loneliness cards are tried to create an overview of the regional differences and needs.

The results show that a high percentage of those surveyed, which are considered lonely, achieve an average value of 3 or higher on the UCLA injection scale. This knowledge is further anchored by the ongoing research and the awareness of the KNE for the topic of loneliness.

In the coming days, there are numerous topics on the agenda in Neumünster. Among other things, the “housing construction turbo” is discussed, while the BUND SH campaigns for climate-neutral agriculture with fewer fertilizers and more natural areas. Likewise, a protest against the AfD state party conference in Henstedt-Ulzburg will be one of the hotly discussed topics. The versatility of the event promises exciting insights into local concerns and challenges.

The wooden coasts and the topics of loneliness show that social interaction is of central importance. Whether celebrating or in everyday life - the eighth can make a decisive contribution to reducing loneliness and creating connecting structures.

For more information about loneliness in Germany, a look at the [KNE Publications] (https://infodienst.bioeg.de/gesundheitfoerderung/achinformations/ündility-einlichte-in- theory-und-praxis/) or the [Soep-reports] (https://www.diw.de/de/diw_01.c.935067.de/publikationen/wochenberichte/2025_1/ FECHTING_DEUDIEN_DEUTHELLAND__DIE_FAEHRDESTE_SIND_MENSCHEN_MISTHENSCHEN_LEISCHEMIS.HTML), which offer exciting insights and helpful information.