Sweden's national mental health support line, Hjälplinjen, has launched a new campaign aimed at reaching more people who need psychological support but rarely seek professional help. According to Region Stockholm, only 19 percent of those who contact Hjälplinjen have an existing psychiatric care contact. The support line, which opened in December 2024, offers professional, anonymous, and free support for anyone struggling with difficult thoughts, feelings, or life situations.
Hjälplinjen is a national support line for mental health issues and suicide prevention that aims to help people feel better in the moment, find motivation to change their situation independently, or receive information about where to seek additional help. The campaign specifically targets individuals who find it difficult to talk about their mental state and who do not seek help when experiencing psychological distress.
the goal is to lower thresholds and make it easy to get support when needed most, as seeking help during distress or crisis can be vital