Education13 minBorderline: A life full of extremesEven young people can be affected by borderline personality disorder. Early diagnosis is crucial.
Health14 min«Nothing relaxes as quickly as self-inflicted pain»Scratching, burning, hitting - psychiatrist Frank Köhnlein knows why self-harm is on the rise and how parents should react.
Development1 min«If parents can't explain the child's behaviour, they should react»In the video interview, Frank Köhnlein explains which mental disorders have recently increased and what parents can do if they notice any abnormalities.
Blog5 minSurrounded by narcissists?Narcissism is a serious and rare personality disorder. Time for a plea not to use this term lightly.
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.
Health7 min9 questions about the child's psycheWhen it comes to children's mental well-being, there is a lot of uncertainty. Five experts provide answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Health2 min«We want to break through stigma and silence»Many young people in Switzerland suffer from mental health problems. The organisation Zeta Movement helps those affected to deal with their illness in everyday life.
Health3 min«If you carry on like this, you'll die»When her head was in chaos, high school student Sara began to control her body. Her eating disorder almost cost the 16-year-old her life.
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.
Education13 minBipolar disorder: from diagnosis to treatmentIt often takes a long time for bipolar disorder to be recognised in adolescents. Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, parents can be a great source of support.
Education12 min«All young people are dissatisfied with their bodies»Where does problematic eating behaviour begin and how can parents counteract it? Psychotherapist Simone Munsch in this month's interview.
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.
Health8 min«Anxiety disorders in children have increased due to corona»Brigitte Contin-Waldvogel, Head of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Baselland, explains why children are particularly affected by 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?
Health5 minWhat helps against nail biting?What are the reasons for obsessive nail biting and what strategy can be used to get rid of this psychological disorder?
