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Expert: ADHD is not a disease, but a social issue

The entire society needs to change to handle the ADHD pressure that is currently burdening child and adolescent psychiatry. This is the opinion of Sven Bölte, professor at the Karolinska Institute.

Expert: ADHD is not a disease, but a social issue

ADHD investigations are draining BUP resources

70 percent of doctor's appointments in child and adolescent psychiatry, bup, are used for the investigation and treatment of ADHD, according to a new report. This risks pushing aside other patients.

ADHD investigations are draining BUP resources

Time to Wake Up: A New Strategy Against Mental Illness

Mental illness is a question for the entire society and not just for healthcare. It's time for Sweden to wake up, says Minister for Social Affairs Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party) about the government's new strategy.

Time to Wake Up: A New Strategy Against Mental Illness

Better Working Environment Required in Elderly Care

If elderly care is to fulfill its mission in the future, staff sick leave must decrease significantly. But if this is to happen, the work environment must improve, notes the National Board of Health and Welfare.

Better Working Environment Required in Elderly Care

Only Three Regions Are Prepared for a War Situation

Only three of the country's 21 regions are capable of receiving a large number of injured in the event of a war or a terrorist attack, writes the Director-General of the National Board of Health and Welfare, Björn Eriksson, in a debate article in Dagens Nyheter. .

Only Three Regions Are Prepared for a War Situation

After a Record Year, the Number of Organ Donors Decreases

The number of organ donors decreased last year. According to the National Board of Health and Welfare, a total of 233 deceased persons were registered as organ donors in Sweden in 2024.

After a Record Year, the Number of Organ Donors Decreases

Public Health Chief: Warn of Cancer Risk from Alcohol

The alcohol debate is being stepped up in the USA. Alcoholic beverages should be labeled with the same cancer warnings as cigarette packets, according to the head of the US public health authority.

Public Health Chief: Warn of Cancer Risk from Alcohol

Ten doctors: Advice as meaningless as New Year's resolutions

Ten general practitioners slam the National Board of Health's new guidelines with advice on care for unhealthy lifestyles. .

Ten doctors: Advice as meaningless as New Year's resolutions

Agreement on Billion Support to Women's Healthcare

The Government is allocating over 1. 5 billion kronor to strengthen women's healthcare next year.

Agreement on Billion Support to Women's Healthcare

Cold snaps are no joke for the heart

Cold snaps that last for several days can be straining for the heart, according to research based on Swedish data. .

Cold snaps are no joke for the heart

Many Young People Sleeping Rough

With a week left until Christmas Eve, he is suddenly homeless. Ulf Eriksson is one of many who do not know where to go during Christmas.

Many Young People Sleeping Rough

18 institutions for care or accommodation closed – alarm about violence and abuse

During the year, 18 HVB homes have been closed. At the same time, violence, threats, and assaults continue to occur at several of the residences.

18 institutions for care or accommodation closed – alarm about violence and abuse

Many newly graduated nurses are leaving the regions

Every fifth nurse who graduated between 2020 and 2022 has left the region for other employers. The loss becomes a challenge for healthcare, according to the National Board of Health and Welfare.

Many newly graduated nurses are leaving the regions

The Intolerance of the Swedish People Should be Mapped

The Government wants to investigate Swedes' attitudes towards intolerance, both in the entire population and in schools. We need to get it in black and white how big the problem is with racism, anti-Semitism and hate and threats in schools connected specifically to ethnicity, says Minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg (The Liberals).

The Intolerance of the Swedish People Should be Mapped

Botkyrka may be forced to repay grants

The National Board of Health and Welfare is considering reclaiming 10. 6 million out of 17 million kronor that Botkyrka Municipality received in government grants last year.

Botkyrka may be forced to repay grants

Fear of expensive dental care for undocumented immigrants

It is not possible to deny help to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers who need dental care, the investigator concluded. Now, a proposal is being made for them to pay for their care.

Fear of expensive dental care for undocumented immigrants

Mothers getting older – and heavier

The average age of women giving birth continues to increase. This is shown by new statistics from the National Board of Health and Welfare.

Mothers getting older – and heavier

This is how eating disorder care will improve

The knowledge within eating disorder care must be improved. More people need to receive care early, competence needs to increase and the approach needs to become better.

This is how eating disorder care will improve

Expert: For some, the diagnosis becomes an identity

The number of people receiving an autism diagnosis has increased sharply over the past ten years, primarily among girls. High demands in school and working life are part of the explanation, according to psychiatrist Sven Bölte.

Expert: For some, the diagnosis becomes an identity

Fear of expensive dental care for undocumented immigrants

It is impossible to deny help to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers who need dental care, the investigator concluded. Now, a proposal suggests that they should pay for their care.

Fear of expensive dental care for undocumented immigrants

More people are diagnosed with autism – unexpected increase

The number of people receiving an autism diagnosis is increasing in the population. The figure is "unexpectedly high" according to the National Board of Health and Welfare.

More people are diagnosed with autism – unexpected increase

New initiative aims to double the number of blood donors

Sweden needs more blood donors. With a new information campaign, the National Board of Health and Welfare hopes to double the number of donors and reach more young men.

New initiative aims to double the number of blood donors

Heavy No to Stricter Sentences for Young People

The government wants young people between 15 and 17 years old to be able to be sentenced to harsher penalties. But many are critical of the proposal that has been put forward, and prosecutors want the government to consider a completely different solution.

Heavy No to Stricter Sentences for Young People

Fewer suffered heart attack last year

The number of acute myocardial infarctions continues to decrease. Last year, there were approximately 22,200 cases, a five percent decrease compared to 2022.

Fewer suffered heart attack last year