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.
Health2 min«The need among families has become more acute and greater»The Institut Kinderseele Schweiz (iks) supports families in which the mother or father is affected by mental health problems. Last year, the demand for counselling services doubled.
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.
Health3 minMentally ill children: «There is a lack of time and money»3 questions for Dirk Büchter, head physician at the St. Gallen Children's Hospital, about the increase in mentally ill children and adolescents.
Family4 minGrowing up with grandparentsSiriwan is 16 years old and lives with her grandparents Ines, 76, and Edi, 74, in Zurich. How does that work?
Education9 minDepressed or not in the mood?Puberty is a time of change. Mental illnesses such as depression occur more frequently. What are the first signs parents should look out for?
