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Uppdrag Granskning screens follow-up on denied mental health case in Flen

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  • Uppdrag Granskning reported in 2025 that Gustaf, who has schizophrenia, was denied help by Flen municipality.
  • A follow-up investigation titled "Is there hope for Gustaf?" will be previewed at a free screening in Flen on Tuesday.
  • The event is part of Uppdrag Granskning's 25th anniversary tour, with the investigative team present for questions.

In autumn 2025, Uppdrag Granskning reported about 21-year-old Gustaf, who suffers from schizophrenia and several other mental illnesses, but had been denied help by Flen municipality. The specific help Gustaf was denied has not been disclosed. ", will be previewed at Saga cinema in Flen on Tuesday evening.

The screening is part of Uppdrag Granskning's 25th anniversary tour around Sweden. Admission is free, and the team behind the investigation will be present to tell and answer questions about the investigation. A video shows what it looked like when Uppdrag Granskning asked the responsible politician about Gustaf's situation, though the politician's identity and response are unknown.

The clip was first published in October last year. The current status of Gustaf's situation and mental health remains unclear. The details or findings in the continuation have not been revealed.

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