The mother of the 22-year-old perpetrator had pleaded for help for her son's poor health. After the high-profile murder in Boden, the government has appointed an investigation to review compulsory psychiatric care. It is clear that the current system is not working, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
Swedish politicsThe government will introduce mental health education in schools. "It is another piece of the puzzle for preventive work to ensure that young people feel good," writes Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) in SvD Debatt.
Swedish politicsThe amount of the leisure card will be increased next year, and the card will also be given to seven-year-olds. Over 110,000 more children will have the opportunity to use the leisure card, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
Swedish politicsThe low birth rate in Sweden risks creating a crisis in the welfare society in the long term, a first interim report from the government's investigation confirms. Now that fewer children are being born, it also becomes clear how dependent the world is on children, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
Swedish politicsHealthier teeth at a lower cost. That was the goal. But the government support has instead led to dentists raising their prices and not lowering patients' costs. In addition, teeth are being extracted unnecessarily. This is shown by the National Audit Office's review.
Swedish politicsAntibiotic resistance constitutes a "silent pandemic" and is one of the greatest threats to global health, according to WHO. Now the government is introducing a new long-term strategy against antimicrobial resistance. For the first time, we are setting time-bound, measurable goals for what Sweden should achieve, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
Swedish politicsRussia is allowed to compete in the Paralympics in March despite the war against Ukraine continuing. Completely the wrong way to go, say Jakob Forssmed (KD) and 32 other sports ministers.
SportsSweden's youth clinics should develop and become more equal to promote young people's mental health.
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