Mad Pride in Bern promotes acceptance of people with mental health conditions
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Several hundred people took part in the fourth Swiss Mad Pride outside the Swiss Parliament in Bern on Saturday. The event aimed to promote the visibility, acceptance and inclusion of people living with mental health conditions.
A 50-metre pink carpet was rolled out across Bundesplatz, with participants invited to walk along it “with dignity and pride”, according to the organisers. There was no parade this year.
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According to the organisers, mental health conditions are among the most common health issues in Switzerland, yet they often remain invisible and are still associated with stigma. Mad Pride aims to challenge stereotypes and encourage more open conversations about mental health. One banner carried the slogan: “Everyday inclusion instead of stigma.”
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The movement began in Canada. In Switzerland, the first Mad Pride took place in Geneva in 2019, followed by events in Bern in 2022 and Lausanne in 2023. Around 20 organisations had stands at this year’s event.
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Translated from German, reviewed by an English Department journalist.
