Annette Hitz, MSc

Annette Hitz, MSc in Applied Psychology, CAS in Health Psychology and MAS Postgraduate Studies in Prevention and Health Promotion has been working at the Swiss Mental Health Network (NPG) since 2013. She is also a co-founder of the Websitedureschnufe.ch (mental health and corona) and advises companies and organizations on mental health promotion and stress prevention for their employees.

The Mental Health Network Switzerland (Netzwerk Psychische Gesundheit Schweiz NPG – Réseau Santé Psychique Suisse RSP – Rete Salute PsichicaSvizzera RSP) is a national initiative for the promotion of mental health, the prevention of mental health problems as well as for suicide prevention in Switzerland. In order to achieve its mission, the Mental Health Network Switzerland has - over the last 10 years - gathered a large network of members – over 480 organisations (private companies, national and cantonal organisations, academic institutions) that are active in the area of mental health promotion. The Mental Health Network Switzerland organises congresses, workshops and round tables for specialists in the field of mental health promotion. The aim of those measures is to further the exchange of information and experience in projects concerning mental health therefore making innovative ideas known and accessible and promoting synergies.