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Rich and depressed: the suffering of the super rich – SWI swissinfo.ch

Published on 16.03.2026 • 1 min read

Money may well create comfort and privacy but it doesn’t protect anyone against depression, anxiety, or the quiet loneliness that can sit behind success.

Our CEO, Jan Gerber, was recently featured in a SWI swissinfo.ch mini-documentary. This accompanying piece offers more context, including his personal reflections on what can sit beneath high achievement, and why the right support needs to be both clinically strong and deeply discreet. To learn more about how we go about providing the right support for our clients at Paracelsus Recovery, read the full article here.

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