18. August 2025|
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|4 months agoMental Health Crisis: Thousands Rally in Bern for Better Healthcare Access
Around 5,000 protesters gathered in Bern demanding improved access to mental health services, highlighting long waiting lists and pricing concerns in Swiss healthcare system.
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- Approximately 5,000 demonstrators gathered in Bern to demand better access to mental health care.
- The 'Mental Health for All' initiative organized the rally.
- A new prescription model for psychotherapy reimbursement has been in force since 2022.
- Professional organizations did not officially participate in the demonstration.
By The Numbers
5,000
Protesters
2022
Year
They Said
"Health is not a market."
"Psychotherapy should not be a luxury."