The invisible battle – the psyche in the modern world

Mental stress is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Burnout, depression, chronic stress and a lack of resilience are increasingly shaping the lives of people in all age and social groups. The modern world, with its demands, uncertainties and constant changes, puts many people under pressure that they can hardly withstand without support.

At the same time, mental health remains a taboo subject in many ways. Stigmatisation and a lack of understanding mean that those affected often do not seek help for fear of rejection – or are simply unaware that they need support. These societal barriers increase suffering and lead to many people feeling isolated and persisting in their condition.

Without targeted measures for prevention, intervention and destigmatisation, we run the risk of the mental health crisis worsening – with serious consequences for individual well-being, the economy and society as a whole.

Lack of knowledge and support: the gaps in the system

Another serious problem is the lack of access to psychological support. Psychological counselling and therapy is difficult for many people to access – whether due to geographical obstacles, long waiting times or high costs. In particular, professional help often remains out of reach in rural areas or for socially disadvantaged groups.

In addition, there is a major knowledge gap when it comes to self-help strategies. Most people are unaware of how they can actively work on their mental health. Topics such as stress management, burnout prevention and building resilience are not sufficiently taught in schools or at work. There is a lack of awareness campaigns that provide the general population with simple tools that can be used in everyday life.

This combination of increasing stress, inadequate access to help and a lack of education represents a growing challenge for our society.

Activities and strategies for change

The foundation pursues its goals through a variety of initiatives to counteract this development:

• Scientific research: We conduct scientific studies and develop new approaches to the treatment and prevention of mental illness.
• Educational programmes: We offer training, workshops and materials that enable people and companies to take preventive action on mental health.
• Crisis intervention: We provide fast, professional support to help people get back on track when they are in the throes of a mental health crisis.
• Raising awareness in society: We use campaigns and events to change the way mental health is perceived.
• Technological innovation: We develop digital solutions to facilitate and expand access to psychological support.

We would be delighted if you would support us in our mission. Together we can make the world a little better :-)