Urs Hepp

Urs Hepp is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, specializing in consultative and liaison psychiatry, addiction disorders, and psychotherapy. His clinical and research work focuses on critical mental health challenges including depression and suicidality.

Within the zIReN Network (Zurich Institute for Resilience Research and Sustainability), Prof. Hepp leads initiatives examining psychological resilience and mental health interventions. His research emphasizes:

• Depression and suicide prevention mechanisms
• Addiction disorder treatment protocols
• Integration of psychiatric care in somatic medical settings
• Resilience-building methodologies

As a certified medical expert (SIM) maintaining private practice in Zurich, he bridges academic research with clinical application. Contact: hepp@hin.ch.