Education13 minBorderline: A life full of extremesEven young people can be affected by borderline personality disorder. Early diagnosis is crucial.
Health5 minRecognising a mental illness in teenagersHow can mental illness in teenagers be better recognised? A new approach is promising.
ADHD6 minVocational training is also possible with an impairmentWith the right support, young people with ADHD or other cognitive challenges can also find their way into working life.
Columns3 min«How should I react if my girlfriend cuts herself?»14-year-old Chiara has discovered scratch marks on her friend's arm. She now asks our expert Sarah Zanoni for help.
Health3 minMobile intervention - rapid help for young people in crisisDenise Ernst, Head of Mobile Intervention, explains what this service is about, who it is aimed at and where the limits lie.
Education14 minResilience - the immune system of the soulResilience enables us to maintain the courage to face life despite difficulties. Where does this resilience come from and how can children learn it?
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.
Health10 minWhat is that itching and burning?Allergies can severely restrict a family. We show you what treatment options are available and what specifically relieves families.
Health16 minWhen school becomes tortureAnxiety is an increasingly common factor in school absenteeism. How should teachers react? And how can parents strengthen their child?
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.
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«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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
