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Sui SRK app

The Sui SRK app provides information about everyday life in Switzerland (e.g. finding work and accommodation, family reunification, asylum procedures, healthcare system) and raises awareness of mental health. Refugees can find resources here to help them d…

5 languages
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Swiss Guide and Scout Movement

What is Scouting? Scouting offers unique group experiences, unforgettable camp days in nature and adventurous activities on Saturdays or an entire weekend. Scouts form friendships for life and learn early on to assume responsibility for themselves and fo…

15 languages
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Patients' rights

Well-informed patients who are aware of their rights can play an active role in treatment planning and establish a trusting relationship with their doctor and nursing staff. A measure of the cantons of Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Ticino, Vaud…

16 languages
Publications for professionals
Mental Health and Well-being of Asylum Seekers

Part I – for senior management: how to set the framework to shape an asylum system informed by mental health and well-being considerations Part II – for those working in the first line - how to implement mental health and psychosocial support (psycholog…

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Take good care of yourself!

‘Take good care of yourself!’ is a leaflet containing suggestions and exercises for coping with stress. It provides tips for improved well-being, such as a breathing exercise, sources of strength and new activities and routines. There is also a list of eme…

14 languages
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List of regulated professional activities in Switzerland

This list provides an overview of the professional activities that are regulated in Switzerland and therefore generally require recognition of foreign professional qualifications. A professional activity is considered regulated in Switzerland if specific…

4 languages
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Risk factors for dementia

The 2024 update to the standing Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care adds two new risk factors (high LDL cholesterol and vision loss) and indicates that nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed b…

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Statement opposing female genital cutting

This statement from the Federal Council informs about the prohibition and legal consequences of female genital mutilation. The document aims to support families and girls in standing up against social and familial pressure in their communities of origin an…

8 languages
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mamamundo

mamamundo provides access to antenatal classes for women who do not speak one of the Swiss languages. These classes have been available and popular in Switzerland for decades, but are only available in the national languages. Mamamundo wants to change this…

16 languages
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Allergies - simple to explain

What is an allergy? How do you recognise an allergy? Find out more about allergies and what to do in an emergency. Learn more today!

4 languages
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HELPFUL brochure

This brochure contains useful information for the arrival and first months in Switzerland. It covers the following topics: - Residence status (protection status S) - Financial support - Employment - Education - Finding accommodation - Living on a budget …

5 languages
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ExplainTB

The Explain TB sebsite offers tuberculosis information in more than 30 languages. Videos provide essential tuberculosis information in multiple languages. Explain TB offers information in more than 30 languages. The text sequences can be read aloud and pri…

1 language
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Searching by yourself

Searches with the Red Cross and Red Crescent network often take several months to years. We therefore recommend that you actively use your own resources. Even if you have already contacted the Swiss Red Cross to search for relatives, you can continue your …

4 languages
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The video series sheds light on the situation of female relatives of individuals with gambling addiction. Experts discuss the challenges, courses of action, and support services available. The videos are available with subtitles in German, English, Portug…

6 languages
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Three golden rules for hot days

Heatwaves can have an impact on health and impair physical and mental performance. Elderly people, the (chronically) ill, young children and pregnant women are particularly at risk. Help is particularly important for older people: caring for the health of …

4 languages