Swedish organizations

Schizofreniförbundet
The national association was founded in 1987. It is a politically and religiously independent handicap- and special interest organization, representing the individuals affected by schizophrenia and related diseases. The organization also supports family members and other relatives.

Schizofreniförbundet organizes ca 5 000 members, and is represented by about 70 local branches all over Sweden.

Källan
Källan is an organization run by Schizofreniförbundet (see above). It started in 1996 by arranging meetings for children and teenagers with a mentally ill parent. Over the years more activities have been added, and Källan now also runs supporting groups for parents.

The aim is to increase the awareness and knowledge on mental problems and diseases, and also inform and discuss how family members react when a close relative falls ill. An other important aim of the support groups is to share experiences with other persons who live under similar conditions.

Riksförbundet för Social och Mental Hälsa, RSMH
RSMH was founded in 1967 by individuals with personal experience of mental ill-health. It is a politically and religiously neutral organization

The organization is represented by local- and district organsiations all over Sweden.

RSMH publishes the periodical "Revansch".

Riksförbundet Ungdomar för Social hälsa, RUS
Since 996 RSMH (see above) runs a youth organization.

Svenska föreningen för psykisk hälsa, sfph
Sfph, which was founded already in 1931, is a independent nonprofit organization aiming at promoting mental health in Sweden. Sfph arranges education sessions, e.g. lectures and courses for professionals working with people and others interested in mental health.

Sfph publishes the periodical " Psykisk Hälsa".

One activity arranged by Sfph is a "parent helpline". Parents and other adults can call anonymously and talk to trained psychologists.

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