Health14 minThe invisible suffering after the pandemicHeadaches, exhaustion, difficulty concentrating: children and young people can also be affected by Long Covid. Take 15-year-old Lea from Zurich, for example.
Health5 minRecognising a mental illness in teenagersHow can mental illness in teenagers be better recognised? A new approach is promising.
Videos2 minMy child is always afraidSilvia Zanotta is an expert in anxiety disorders. In the Kosmos-Kind lecture, she explains how parents can help affected children.
Health10 minHow to find the right therapy for your childHow psychotherapy works for children and adolescents and what parents should look out for when searching for a suitable specialist.
Development9 minDoes my child have serious problems or is it just a phase?What should you do if your child suddenly starts behaving differently? Is it a serious problem or just a phase? A guide.
Health16 minWhen school becomes tortureAnxiety is an increasingly common factor in school absenteeism. How should teachers react? And how can parents strengthen their child?
Health2 minDepression in pupils: 10 tips for teachersA guide on depression advises teachers to strengthen young people's resources and create a healthy environment.
Health3 min«I never thought I would need therapy»Lea, 15, wanted to deal with her problems on her own. When her self-harming got worse and worse, she sought help from the school psychologist.
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.
Health3 min«The wait was a horror»Emil spent eight months of his time at the clinic due to depression. He waited just as long for a place in therapy.
Development15 minThrown off trackNever before have so many children and adolescents in Switzerland received psychotherapeutic treatment. There is no easing in sight.
Columns3 minYouth in crisis: Our topic in MayWhy more and more children and young people are suffering from mental illness - and what parents should look out for.
Health3 min10 tips for dealing with chronic painChildren and adolescents are increasingly suffering from chronic pain. Parents can do a lot to help their child learn to deal with such pain in as relaxed a manner as possible.
Health11 minWhat should you do if your child suffers from chronic pain?Children and adolescents are increasingly suffering from chronic pain. In addition to physical aspects, psychological and social aspects are also taken into account during treatment. Parents can also actively support their children
Family7 min«I often feel torn between children and my career»Musician Jaël on mental load, her demands for perfection, a sexual assault and why parents should face up to their legacy.
ADHD15 min«Parents should know more about child development»The child and adolescent psychiatrist Oliver Bilke-Hentsch has found that parents have difficulty recognising mental illness in their children. He explains the reasons for the increase and tells us what mums and dads can do.
Family7 minHere the soul can heal at homeBeing treated in a clinic for a long time for a mental illness is very stressful, especially for parents of underage children. With home treatment, they receive therapy in their own home.
Family6 min«Therapy is less stigmatising for parents»Psychiatrist Karen Braken-Portmann explains the advantages and disadvantages of home treatment for mentally ill mothers and fathers.
Development2 min«Adolescence is a particularly vulnerable phase!»Fear of death or huge rage: for some teenagers, puberty is not harmless.
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.
ADHD8 min«Children need our confidence»How are children and young people doing today? Are they more susceptible to mental health problems? Child and adolescent psychiatrist Alain Di Gallo has the answers.
Education4 minGrowing up in uncertain timesChildren are born into an ever faster changing world. Schools should also teach people how to live with this uncertainty.
Development3 min«It does Justus good when he can talk to someone»When Bettina H. moved to the canton of Bern with her two sons, she initially thought they were all doing well. Until her son grew increasingly distant from her.
Education14 minDepression: Shadows on the soulPuberty is a time of change. Mental illnesses such as depression occur more frequently at this time. How does depression develop and how does it manifest itself?
