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Stephan Claes – Why we have everything and still get sick

Jan 14, 2026
19:00 - 22:00
QLX Experience Center
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€97,00 incl. VAT

Why do so many people today become burned out, depressed, or anxious?
Few people can answer this better than Prof. Dr. Stephan Claes — psychiatrist, KU Leuven professor, head of the Psychiatry Research Group, and author of “The Stressed Society”.
Stephan exposes the paradox of our affluent society, offers a critical look at our quick-fix culture, and proposes a fundamentally different approach.

  • How chronic pressure and perfectionism fuel anxiety, depression, and burnout.
  • Why quick fixes (more pills, superficial hacks) fail — and what evidence-based alternatives work.
  • How we can shift from control & comparison to self-knowledge, compassion, and realistic ambition.

Timeline

  • 19:00-19:30 | Doors open & drinks
  • 19:30-19:45 | Welcome & introduction
  • 19:45-21:15 | Stephan Claes - Insights and Q&A
  • 21:30-22:00 | Meet & greet, drinks & networking

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