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Mental health and mental health care

Public mental health is a priority area for the Government. The Government’s ambition is to ensure strong preventive measures against mental ill health and the promotion of good mental health. The number of suicides must decrease and the health, medical and social care of people with mental health problems needs to be more accessible and equitable.

Responsible for mental health and mental health care

Responsible minister

Jakob Forssmed Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health

Responsible ministry

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  • Government presents updated national dementia strategy

    Minister for Older People and Social Security Anna Tenje, Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed and Malin Danielsson, senior policy spokesperson for the Liberal Party stands in the Government's press room behind podiums. Behind them are Swedish flags and flags of the European Union.
    Minister for Older People and Social Security Anna Tenje, Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed and Malin Danielsson presents the updated national dementia strategy to improve health and social care for people who have dementia. Photo: Svante Rinalder/Government Offices of Sweden

    Dementia is one of the major public health issues of our time. The number of people living with a dementia diagnosis is increasing. At the same time research in the field is advancing rapidly. The Government therefore plans to adopt an updated national dementia strategy to improve health and social care for people who have dementia. The Government also intends to approve government agency assignments and funding in the field.

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