Einsam trotz Familie – Warum fühlen sich Eltern allein? | Reportage | rec. | SRF

Pamela has everything she ever wanted: a supportive husband, an exciting job, and, for a few months now, a child. And yet, she often feels lonely and isolated. "rec." reporter Anna Kreidler wonders why loneliness particularly affects mothers and fathers. _____________________________________________ 🔔 Subscribe now to SRF documentaries & reports on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/srfdok?sub_co... 👉 Would you like to suggest a topic for us? Then write to us at: [email protected] _____________________________________________ Tobias Gerber lives away from his family. His three children are only with him on weekends. "The worst thing is Sunday evening when they're gone again. It's so quiet then." Pamela Heiniger also knows loneliness – despite being in the midst of family life. She wants to do everything perfectly and struggles to relinquish control: "I feel lonely in my own four walls." According to Pro Familia and the Parents' Emergency Hotline, loneliness is an issue for mothers and fathers. It is often accompanied by social isolation or a lack of support. And when loneliness becomes chronic, it can lead to depression or anxiety disorders. How can parents overcome loneliness? This report is about this. 00:00 Intro 01:23 How does Pam perceive loneliness? 06:09 Loneliness often leads to accompanying symptoms 07:35 Visiting single father Tobias 13:21 Pam's childhood had a profound impact on her 18:42 When does Tobias feel loneliness most intensely? 21:40 How can you support lonely parents? 29:04 Anna's Conclusion _____________________________________________ ▪ A film by Anna Kreidler ▪ Senior Producers: Vanessa Nikisch, Ilona Stämpfli ▪ Director: Anita Richner _____________________________________________ This is "rec.": "rec." stands for "record." Our reporters report on topics that move people and stimulate discussion. They seek answers to questions that concern them and the community. With their cameras, they go where life takes place, showing the world and its people as they are: real and unfiltered. NEW DOCUMENTARIES AND REPORTS EVERY WEEK _____________________________________________ 👇 More on the topic of documentaries & reports can be found here: 🎧 More stories to listen to: https://www.srf.ch/audio/themen/mensc... 👀 More documentaries on Play SRF: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/themen/dok... _____________________________________________ Channel info: The SRF Documentaries & Reports teams report factually, avoid scripted reality, and are committed to journalistic integrity. The editorial credo: We show life in all its nuances. _____________________________________________ SRF Social Media Netiquette: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFDok #Reportage #Loneliness #Rec. #SRF