Psychology5 min«I used to overlook happiness»A brain injury turned Corina's life upside down. As a result, she lost loved ones – but she also discovered so much that was new to her.
Media competence16 minWhat effect does hours of scrolling have on young people?When one video follows another, young people find it hard to put their mobile phones down. What are the consequences of endless scrolling?
Noah’s Addiction DossierHealth14 min15 Questions about Addictive SubstancesHow do we talk to children about drugs? Should parents who smoke hide their habit? 15 answers from experts on addictive substances.
Vape LGBT teenagers. Bisexual lesbian young Caucasian teenage girls in casual clothes vape electronic cigarettes on the street in the park on an autumn evening. Bad habit.Columns5 min«My parents are punishing me for vaping by banning me from using my mobile phone.»Amy, 16, doesn't understand why her parents are so upset about vaping. She seeks advice from our expert.
Special Feature: Addiction – First-person accountsHealth3 min«Cannabis has seared itself into my brain»At first he smoked weed for fun, then he couldn't function without a joint. Noah*, 18, has lost two apprenticeship places and much more as a result of his cannabis use.
Addiction Dossier: BenHealth6 min«We must not leave education to social media»Philip Bruggmann, Chief Physician at the Arud Centre in Zurich, on poly-drug use among young people, which is causing growing concern in the field of addiction medicine.
Claudia’s Addiction DossierHealth4 min«I was a master at pushing things out of my mind»Claudia, 52, a mother of two grown-up children, tried to drown the pain of old wounds in alcohol. She has been sober for four years.
Noah’s Addiction DossierPsychology17 minAddiction: Trapped in CravingExperiences with intoxication during adolescence: What are the risk factors? And how can parents best deal with the issue of addiction?
Addiction Dossier: BenHealth4 min«I've got to be passionate about something, otherwise it won't work out»Ben*, 19, took ecstasy, cocaine, cough syrup, tranquillisers and alcohol – until he collapsed. How he managed to break free from his addiction.
Addiction Dossier: BenEditorial blog2 minAddiction: Our theme for NovemberAlcohol, cannabis, pills or all at once: why are young people drawn to intoxicating substances? When does addiction become dangerous?
Health9 minSnus: The kick from the pouchAlthough the sales age was recently set at 18 throughout Switzerland, snus and nicotine pouches are still booming among young people.
Education11 minWhen does smoking weed become a problem?The use of cannabis is widespread among young people in Switzerland and may be legalised. How dangerous is that?
Bullying3 min«The children should know that they are valuable»Sophie had a difficult childhood and could easily have gone off the rails as a teenager. The television technician tells us what gave her stability and what she is grateful for.
Health8 minVapes - cool, colourful and unhealthyYoung people love e-cigarettes. The "vapes" appear playful - but they are harmful to health. And they are addictive.
Gaming13 min«A day without a smartphone is a disaster for teenagers»Franz Eidenbenz knows how easily an online addiction can develop - and also what can prevent or cure it: the feeling of being valuable.
Health5 min«The algorithm switches off thinking»Unlike computer games, the addictive effect of social media has long been underestimated, says child and adolescent psychiatrist Oliver Bilke-Hentsch.
Learning5 minLooking helps10 to 20 per cent of children and young people are at risk of developing health and social problems or psychological stress. What does this mean for teachers?
Health4 minWithout caffeine, without alcohol - without effects?Combining social events with drinks is a nice ritual for us adults - for children it can have a much deeper meaning.
Health9 minAn emergency aid course for mental health problemsAround a quarter of children and young people in Switzerland have mental health problems. A first aid course is designed to help parents react correctly to alarm signals.
Columns5 minLimitless gaming? Better notMany parents are worried about the negative consequences of gaming. But there are effective protective measures.
Columns5 minHow dangerous are games?Hidden costs, cyberbullying, violence: online games harbour many risks for children and young people. These are the seven biggest dangers.
Development6 min«A pathological internet consumption could break out»What impact will the pandemic have on addictive behaviour among young people? Dr Kurosch Yazdi dares to predict what could happen after the pandemic.
Family16 minPaths to addictionThe market for substances has grown rapidly in recent years. When should parents be wary? When is too much too much?
Education4 min«We are not giving up on David»Barbara Gerber's* son is 15 when he starts smoking weed heavily. A few years later, David is addicted to heroin.
