Isabelle Jakobsson has chosen not to display decals about beer and sex on her EPA tractor, opting instead for a message that reads 'You are important' along with the phone number for the Suicide Hotline. According to SVT Örebro, Isabelle Jakobsson described having personally struggled with difficult periods and seen suicide as the only way out, and she has lost a relative to suicide. She now feels much better today and prefers to spread the message that all people are equally important.
Through the decor on her car, she wants to draw attention to the help one can get, as she told SVT Örebro. Beer and sex are not uncommon themes on EPA decals, but her focus is different. Isabelle Jakobsson studies transport at Tullängsskolan in Örebro, and she will soon get her driver's license and buy a regular car.
I have personally felt bad at times and seen suicide as the only way out. Today I feel much better and want to show that there is help available.
According to SVT Örebro, she plans to continue driving around with the same decal on her new vehicle. The specific phone number displayed and how long the decal has been in place have not been confirmed, nor have details about the public reaction or the specific help she received to improve her mental health. It is also unknown which relative she lost to suicide and when this occurred.
Through the decor on my car I want to draw attention to the help one can get. You might not use the number you see there and then, but at least you know it exists.
I believe it is important to talk about it. You are never alone, even if it can feel that way.
Then I will continue to drive around with the same decal.