Topics relating to mental health and wellbeing

Staying in tune with yourself and your life is sometimes easier said than done. Our wellbeing is inextricably linked to what’s going on in our minds. Learn useful information about mental health.

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Post-holiday syndrome: Tips to combat a low mood after the holidays

Unmotivated, stressed and in a bad mood: approximately two thirds of all employees are familiar with these feelings on their first few days back at work after their holidays. This is known as "post-holiday syndrome", in other words, low performance and mood. How can you overcome negative feelings after a vacation and get back into your daily routine in a positive mood?

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Sleep problems: after 54 years, Pierre finally got some help

Sleep problems can have a bigger impact on day-to-day life than many people imagine. Pierre spent years looking for solutions, until a santé24 programme improved things with surprising speed.

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The price of perfection: when the body suddenly says no

What do you do if you can't go on – but just can't figure out why? The main thing that pushed Peter* to his limits was the constant feeling of overwhelm at work. He looked everywhere for someone to blame, except where the problem actually lay. Then a call to santé24 changed everything.

The importance of happiness, laughter and vitamin D for our health

It's often said that everyone is responsible for their own happiness. But is it actually true that we can determine our own happiness or how happy we feel? SWICA got to the bottom of this question and discovered that there are some simple hacks you can use that will actually increase your production of happiness hormones. Find out why you should laugh more often and what role vitamin D plays in boosting your mood. And don't miss our amazing competition: with a bit of luck you can win a two-night stay in the modern and sustainable Valsana Hotel Arosa****.

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Mindfulness for greater contentment

Mindfulness promises more satisfaction and joy in life. But what exactly is driving this trend? Mindfulness means being fully in the present, both physically and mentally. A mindful person focuses on what happens at the moment, without judging it. Many of us find this difficult.

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Why relaxation is important

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but many people often neglect it. That's why it's important to actively take a break from your daily routine and consciously relax – particularly in the moments when you don't have time for it. Learn about the routines that five relaxation enthusiasts use to slow down or share your own tip with us.

Quarter-life crisis

Is this really all there is? Could there be more out there somewhere? It isn’t just in midlife that many people find themselves confronting fundamental questions about the meaning of their lives. An existential crisis can also set in between your early 20s and early 30s, when it is known as a quarter-life crisis. What does it mean when everyone but you seems to know where they are heading?

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