Jan Gerber: why wealth is like a pressure cooker for mental health issues – Campden FB
In a recent interview with Campden FB, our CEO Jan Gerber explained the unique mental health struggles of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, one of which is the ‘Succession Syndrome’. He talks about the pressures of maintaining wealth and prestige especially for wealth successors, who often undergo intense feelings of loneliness, purposelessness, and emotional detachment. He advocates for the removal of stigma surrounding mental health and calls for ‘Humanistic Pragmatism’ which is a therapeutic approach that combines compassion with pragmatism for UHNW individuals and families. Here Gerber further dispels the popular perception of wealth acting as a shield against mental health issues highlighting the intricate interplay of wealth and mental health.
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