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Silent struggles in the boardroom as mental health battles erupt – Jan Gerber’s column in City AM

Published on 02.03.2026 • 1 min read

Silent struggles in the boardroom as mental health battles erupt

“There’s an epidemic of mental health in boardrooms around the world – and we’re at the cutting edge.” – Jan Gerber, CEO of Paracelsus Recovery.

Poignant and ever-needed insights from our CEO in his latest column for The Notebook, CityAM. Gerber explains how our private surveys show that – in over 70% of high-net-worth families, at least one member of the inner circle struggles with substance abuse issues. In particular, we’ve seen a sharp rise in GHB abuse and dependency.

However, while mental health issues are on the rise, psychedelic treatment could offer a much-needed solution. Curious to know why? Read the full article –> here.

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