Vienna’s Outpatient Clinics: Addressing Youth Mental Health
The city’s outpatient clinics for children and teenagers have become vital in addressing the rising mental health pressures on young people.
Over Three-Quarters of Children in Austria Own Smartphones
Some 58% of children aged five to eight, 81% of those aged nine to twelve, and nine in ten children aged 13 to 17 own a smartphone or tablet.
One in Five Vienna Pupils Require Summer Tuition
The findings show that 14% of children attend paid tutoring sessions, with parents spending an average of €290.
One in Five Children in Austria at Risk of Poverty
The EU average in 2023 was 24.8%, placing Austria squarely in the middle, with the highest rates reported in Romania, Spain and Bulgaria.
Vienna Faces Capacity Issues in Schools and Kindergartens
Teacher representatives warn of a possible “collapse” of the system due to existing staff shortages and the high number of students struggling with the German language.
