Jan Gerber on mental health, modern obsession and why living longer means living better – Global Trend Monitor

Our CEO recently shared his perspective on a paradox of our time: living longer, but not necessarily better, especially when it comes to mental health.

In conversation with Shereen Shabnam from Global Trend Monitor, Jan shares his thoughts on how increased life expectancy and an unrelenting pursuit of longevity have triggered a growing pattern among high-achievers, which he calls “longevity fixation syndrome”. In this discussion, Jan is quick to emphasise that “there is no longevity without mental health,” reframing the entire narrative about longevity to one of inner balance and emotional resilience rather than external optimisation and performance metrics.

To discover Jan’s reflections on the dangers of obsessively fixating on longevity, what longevity really means, and what it takes to make those added years truly meaningful, you can read the full article here.