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Örebro Tjejjour Hosts Chat Marathon on International Women's Day

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Örebro Tjejjour Hosts Chat Marathon on International Women's Day
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  • Örebro Tjejjour is hosting its ninth annual chat marathon on International Women's Day for anonymous conversations with girls.
  • The helpline reports high pressure with mental illness, violence exposure, and relationships as common topics discussed.
  • Calls and chats have decreased from last year but remain at a significant level, according to coordinator Veronica Bäcklin.

According to sources, the organization is gathering for the event, which allows girls to talk anonymously about whatever they want. Last year, SVT Örebro reported increased pressure on the girl's helpline. Now the calls and chats are fewer, but still at a high level.

" The most common topic the helpline encounters is mental illness, and questions about violence exposure and relationships also characterize the calls. " The conversations occur anonymously, sometimes lasting a few minutes or hours. Because they are anonymous, it can be the first and only time the helpline comes into contact with a person.

" In a video, you can see how the helpline works and hear Emilia talk about how she experiences that they make a difference. The exact statistics on the decrease in calls and chats compared to last year have not been disclosed, and it is unknown how the helpline ensures follow-up or referral for serious cases given the anonymous nature of the conversations.

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