For the first time in Sweden’s history, party leaders and party representatives met in a debate about young people’s mental health.
As part of Sweden’s largest manifestation for young people’s mental health – an initiative that brings together 43 civil society organizations – the Tim Bergling Foundation helped organize the debate together with Ångestpodden and Sweden’s student unions at Avicii Arena.
More and more young people need tools to manage their emotions. Emotion Lab is a practical guide full of resources to break the stigma around the most valuable thing we have – our feelings.
With Break the Silence the initiators want to continue to keep the focus on the issue of young people’s mental health. The launch of The World’s Most Expensive Cap and the opening of the store UNSLNT are the first in a series of new activities within the initiative.
Sometimes things we experience in life can seem impossible to handle. But with support from others, we can. A simple conversation is often an important first step.
Don’t be afraid to let your friends, family, teachers or someone else in your community know how you’re feeling.
If you’d rather stay anonymous when asking for help, there are helplines and chat services with volunteers and professionals who are here for you.
In an emergency situation, call 112.
Mind, Självmordslinjen – Call 90 101 or chat
BRIS, for children and young people – Call 116 111 or log in to chat
Jourhavande kompis, chat for young people up to 25 years old
Rädda Barnen – Multiple languages
International register of child helplines
A register of suicide prevention hotlines
(list provided by WhatsApp)
We raise the issue in the arena and in our channels to normalize the conversation around mental health.
We create opportunities to be part of the initiative, in a simple and inclusive way.
