Mental health

Our mental health has a great influence on our well-being and ability to perform. Relaxation, sleep, anxiety and mental illness – learn fascinating facts about our psyche.

Topics for you

• Relaxation
• Anxiety

• Sleep
• Stress

• Depression

Relaxation

Switching off is important for our mind. But what’s the best way to do it?

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Breathing exercise

Simple breathing exercise for stress, anxiety or falling asleep.

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Respiratory therapy

What is respiratory therapy and to which medical conditions can it be applied?

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The effect of meditation

Finding inner peace: various techniques help with relaxation.

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Anxiety

Everyone feels fear and anxiety. How does it protect us, and when does anxiety become a disorder?

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The fear of missing out

FOMO stands for the ‘fear of missing out’.

FOMO

Anxiety disorder

At which point does our natural protection mechanism switch to being threatening?

Recognising anxiety disorder

Corona: fears and anxieties

Fears and anxieties – how rational are they? Confront them and regain control.

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Sleep

Sleep hygiene, power napping and sleep training – what really helps?

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Problems sleeping?

Herbal sleep aids are calming, yet not addictive.

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Melatonin

Why this hormone is important for a good night’s sleep and what indicates a deficiency.

Understanding the effect

Not enough sleep

Our perception of our sleep quality is more important than how long we sleep.

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Stress

What is stress and how can we avoid it?

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Sick without a diagnosis

This helps people deal with chronic symptoms and the unknown.

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Cycle of overthinking

Thoughts are spinning round & round in our head. We explain how to relax the mind.

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Inherited trauma

What leads to trauma being passed down through several generations.

Overcoming the past

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Depression

Depression can be a heavy burden. But there are ways to escape.

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Loneliness in old age

Loneliness is harmful and should be identified & overcome as soon as possible.

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Burnout syndrome

The Swiss are stressed. What exactly is burnout and how can you protect yourself?

Symptoms

Postpartum depression

Around 15% of mothers suffer from depression after childbirth.

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