HelloTable is a nonprofit association based in Lugano. It operates in close collaboration with Psychology and Psychotherapy Research Society, an association founded in Geneva in 2014. Both are recognized as charities..

Hello Table Has for purpose:
I. The promotion of scientific research in the field of social exchange through:
- Scientific conferences;
-The Social Research Prize.

II. The promotion of positive social exchanges through:
- Support for associations that offer cultural leisure activities;
- Interpersonal bullying and violence prevention initiatives.

Social connection:
>Increases survival;
>Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 29%;
>Reduces depression;
>Reduces the likelihood of developing dementia;
>Increases immune response.
For more information, see our Bibliography and in particular Holt-Lunstad J., Social isolation and health, Health Affairs, 2020.

OUR TEAM.

Constance Berghinz, Jurist and Counsellor.

Elvira Collura, A child neuropsychiatric psychotherapist and author of volumes on adolescent psychology, she has extensive teaching experience in training families and professionals.

Danilla Frei, A psychoanalyst psychologist, she has worked in the clinical field, in corporate HR and as a trainer in career guidance.

Cristina Milani, Psychologist, expert in branding and gentle communication.

Silvio Costa Melonio, Computer scientist, web manager.

Sabine Rettich, Professional Event Planner, PR and Marketing.

Piera Serra, Psychologist psychotherapist author of numerous scientific publications, lecturer and supervisor.

COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNER ENTITIES

Ciao Table's initiatives are made possible by the generous collaboration of entities such as the Equal Opportunities Service of the University of Lugano, University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland (Bachelor in Leisure Management, Field Project), Migros Percento Culturale, Maghetti Foundation, ILI Foundation, SR Special Events Consulting, Associations such as Impact Hub, Gentletude... and many and many academics and qualified professionals as well as artists such as Renzo Ferrari, Melita Leandro, Enzo Oliva, Angela Policastro.