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1.6 billion for strategy against mental illness
The Government is allocating, in an agreement with the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR), nearly 1. 6 billion kronor for the national strategy on mental health and suicide prevention.
The Doctor: Covid Made Me a Different Person
Intensive care staff in 12-hour shifts far from home and relatives who were denied visits to dying family members. The Covid pandemic, which came to Sweden exactly five years ago, has left its mark on those who toiled in healthcare.
Settlement in Kevin case clear – Arvika says yes
Arvika municipality has agreed to a settlement with Robin Dahlén, reports P4 Värmland. Dahlén is one of the two brothers who were wrongly accused of four-year-old Kevin's death in 1998.
Settlement in the Kevin Case Said to be Near
Robin Dahlén, one of the two brothers who were wrongly accused of four-year-old Kevin's death in 1998, has reached an agreement with Arvika municipality. This is according to Dahlén's lawyer Stefan Liliebäck to P4 Värmland.
Serious Risks with Polypharmacy
Many who receive care under LSS (the Act on Support and Service for Persons with Disabilities) use ten or more different medications, which increases the risk of drug interactions and side effects. .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. .
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.
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.
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. .
Agreement on Billion Support to Women's Healthcare
The Government is allocating over 1. 5 billion kronor to strengthen women's healthcare next year.
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. .
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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