Jan Gerber on why running a rehab clinic for the rich depressed him – The Times

“We can warn CEOs all we like about burnout, but they’ll hold on until the last straw breaks.”

In her article for The Times, Julia Llewellyn Smith tells the story of how Jan Gerber, our founder and CEO, learned this lesson the hard way.

In this deeply personal account, Jan shares candidly about his experience of suffering from multiple depressive episodes over the past three years, all while running our rehab clinic for wealthy individuals going through similar struggles. Delving into topics like what the onset of the ‘darkening’ felt like, how he knew it was time to get help, and what his path to recovery looked like, this article provides a unique perspective into the struggles that many CEOs who seemingly ‘have it all’ face. 

Read the full article here to learn the full story, including why the experience has only deepened the compassion Jan feels for our clients at Paracelsus Recovery.