A collaborative approach to mental health
Headbands warn against stress before employee becomes ill
New headband with biometric data gossips about stress, even when the employee tries to be strong and unaffected.
Mental health and psychiatry are complex challenges. The public system alone cannot solve these challenges why public-private collaborations are crucial.
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We are looking for companies who can create commercial solutions and knowledge in the field of mental health.
- Danish registered companies
- Pool up to 11 million DKK
- Mental health and equality in health initiatives
The Danish Government have defined an ambitious 10 year plan for mental health initiatives
See the 2022-2032 plan here (Danish) -->Mental health projects
Mental illness costs the Danish society DKK 110 billion annually
4 out of 5 danes will be treated for mental health throughout their lives
Today about 20% of the Danish population experience mental health symptoms
“Copenhagen is small enough to have a cozy feeling but big enough to have an international outlook and diversity“
Focus areas
Based on the Danish governments 10 year plan we are working with 5 focus areas that support better mental health.
Opportunities for children and teenagers
A significant challenge in the efforts for people with mental disorders is insufficient availability, capacity and coherence of the efforts.
Increased efforts for severe mental disorders
Inadequate preventive and early interventions are a major cause of excess mortality and morbidity.
Information and destigmatisation
Inadequate preventive and early interventions are a major cause of excess mortality and morbidity.
Professional and evidence-based environments
The review shows that there is insufficient quality and interdisciplinary nature in the existing offers.
Broader framework for research into prevention and treatment
Lack of prioritization of research and professional development results in a lack of prestige and challenges in relation to retention and recruitment.
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Ann-Kristin Foss
Senior Manager
Copenhagen Life Science
akf@woco.dk