Today’s life is stressful. Meetings and phone calls all day, in between a quick working lunch, mails from early in the morning to late at night, and in addition social obligations with family and friends that want to be fulfilled. No wonder that more and more people feel exhausted and tired, sometimes even burned-out.

Our children and young adults fight mental health issues as well. Many of them experience anxiety and panic attacks. Still, the chance to have anxiety diagnosed right is fifty-fifty: Mental issues are sometimes seen as failure and weakness of will, even today. But, if left untreated, anxiety is one of the biggest risk factors for depression.

Overload
One in five persons suffers a depression during their life. Depression is very different from feeling sad, its lack of pleasure, pessimism and apathy compromises every aspect of life. Getting the daily routine done becomes incredibly hard, enjoying time with family and friends is impossible and even getting up from bed in the morning is a mammoth task. Long-term depression also affects the body and increases the risk of a heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and addiction.

Free from taboos
Luckily, mental health issues are slowly losing their stigma. Nowadays, people are not afraid to talk about their feelings and come forward for treatment. And depression is treatable. Psychotherapy and medication can alleviate the symptoms quite fast. Additionally, leaving the everyday environment can give a stimulus for recovery, even more so when spending time in a stunning landscape and reconnecting with nature.

Change of scenery
Switzerland offers everything that is needed for a fast recovery. Its landscape is impressive and multifaceted, with mountains and valleys, glaciers and canyons. There are so many ways to experience nature and create unforgettable memories here. Bicycling along a beautiful lake with turquoise water, hiking along the ridge of a mountain with a breathtaking view of the surrounding, rafting in a wild river at the base of the most iconic mountains – Switzerland offers uncountable opportunities to go on adventures and connect body and mind.

Excellence in medical care and research
Apart from these natural gifts, Switzerland has one of the best healthcare systems in the world and offers highest standards of medical care. Additionally, Swiss medical research and innovation are outstanding: Switzerland ranks number one for the third year in a row in the 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation. It excelled especially in quality, patient-centered care and freedom of choice. Furthermore, Switzerland is home to two of the largest innovative pharmaceutical companies globally, Roche and Novartis.