Sweden to Reform Adult Psychiatric Care After Boden Murder Incident
The Swedish government launches a 1.5 billion SEK reform initiative to overhaul adult psychiatric care after a fatal Boden murder revealed systemic failures.
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Investigations Highlight Failures in Psychiatric and Criminal Care in Recent Swedish Murder Cases
Recent Swedish murder cases in Boden and Rönninge reveal systemic challenges in psychiatric care and criminal justice management, fueling public debate.
Sweden Faces Escalating Mental Health Crisis with Rising Antidepressant Use in 2025
Sweden is experiencing a growing mental health crisis with a 35% rise in antidepressant prescriptions and increased demand for psychological treatment in 2025.
Surge in Antidepressant Use and Rising Mental Health Struggles Among Swedish Youth
Sweden experiences heightened antidepressant prescriptions among youth alongside increasing local mental health challenges despite preventive efforts.
Sweden Sees Markedly Higher Antidepressant Prescriptions Compared to Neighbors
Antidepressant use in Sweden is significantly higher than in Denmark and Norway, with notable increases among youth and differences attributed to sociocultural and healthcare factors.
Concerns Mount Over Wemind's Psychiatric Services Amid Stockholm Turmoil
Stockholm's psychiatric services, especially provider Wemind, face criticism and political pressure amid concerns over treatment approaches and communication practices.
New Targeted Mental Health Programs Launched in Blekinge and Dalarna
Blekinge and Dalarna regions have launched targeted mental health initiatives focused on preventive care, employment support, and suicide prevention, funded by state grants and local collaborations.
Sweden Advances Preventive Psychiatry Research and Stress Management Initiatives
Uppsala University receives major funding for preventive psychiatry and women’s health research while experts highlight rising stress illnesses among young Swedes and emphasize early intervention.
Investigations Underway Into Police Custody Death and Psychiatric Patient Murder in Sweden
Swedish authorities investigate a man's death in police custody while also probing a murder committed by a recently released psychiatric patient.
Significant Regional Disparities and Systemic Challenges in Sweden's Compulsory Psychiatric Care
A Socialstyrelsen report uncovers major regional disparities and systemic problems in compulsory psychiatric care across Sweden, highlighting risks for patients whose first psychiatric encounter is involuntary.
Unregulated Psychedelic Therapy and High Suicide Risk Post-Psychiatric Care Raise Concerns in Sweden
Investigations reveal illegal psychedelic therapies offered by Stockholm psychologists and a markedly high suicide risk following involuntary psychiatric care discharge in Sweden.
National Psychiatry Week Highlights Mental Health Awareness Across Sweden
Sweden observes National Psychiatry Week with community events promoting mental health awareness and a new mental health podcast launching.
Region Västernorrland Highlights Mental Health Awareness During National Psychiatry Week
Region Västernorrland organizes free community events during national psychiatry week to raise mental health awareness and launch new support tools.
Economic Concerns Drive Psychiatry Staffing Cuts and New Hospital Plans in Sweden
Cost-driven staff cuts in Stockholm psychiatric services and economic priorities in Växjö hospital planning highlight Sweden's healthcare funding challenges.
Mia Skäringer Stars in New SVT Drama 'Diagnoser' Focused on ADHD and Autism
Mia Skäringer stars in SVT's new drama 'Diagnoser', exploring ADHD and autism in families.