14.07.2021 - Addiction, Alcohol, Articles
Residential Depression Treatment Centre
— Depression affects 320 million people
View our video on depression and our treatment at The Kusnacht Practice
About depression
- a common mental disorder
Depression is a mental disorder that can affect people of all ages. A study by the World Health Organization estimated that over 320 million people are living with depression. The condition is cited as a major contributor to the overall global burden. Approximately one in five of us will experience depression at some point in our lives. This means that it is worth knowing as much as possible about this disease and responding early.
Symptoms and effects of depression
Many people feel down for short periods of time, but when this becomes a debilitating factor on a regular basis, it may be an indicator of something far more serious. Symptoms may persist for many months or even years, and depression can affect the way a person thinks and behaves. Feelings of dread, sadness or worthlessness can be very debilitating and can severely limit an individual’s ability to function normally at home or work.
The most common symptoms of depression are:
- withdrawing from close family and friends
- relying on alcohol and sedatives
- not doing commonly enjoyable activities
- loss or change of appetite
- feeling guilty and indecisive
Treatment for depression
- a personal journey to wellbeing
Depression can develop from a combination of factors that are physical, psychological, biochemical or genetic. It can also be triggered by social factors and adverse life events such as grief, sexual or physical abuse, and severe stress. Detailed laboratory and environmental analyses allow us to present a unique treatment plan, medical restoration and relaxation therapy in luxury surroundings that fit your personal needs.
Costs
We provide the very best care and comfort. The treatment investment starts at CHF 97,000 per week. This covers all programme costs excluding: transportation to/from the client’s home to Zurich; medical issues unrelated to the treatment programme; Continuing Care. Fees are settled directly by the client (we do not work with insurance companies) and we can supply written quotations upon request.
The Kusnacht Practice services are not covered by Swiss health insurances. All costs are to be covered directly by the clients. Patients who are domiciled in Switzerland and are therefore mandatorily health insured may be reimbursed by their health insurance for medical services in accordance with the Federal Law on Health Insurance (KVG) and its implementing provisions.
