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Danish mental preparedness initiatives

Overview

The Danish Emergency Management Agency has launched initiatives to promote mental preparedness and resilience in response to global uncertainties such as conflicts, natural disasters, and the climate crisis.

Initially, the agency collaborated with organizations including the Red Cross and Save the Children Denmark to provide guidance for adults on how to communicate with children about distressing events. This effort aimed to help parents and educators support young people who are increasingly exposed to upsetting content via social media.

Following this, the agency partnered with the Psychiatric Foundation to expand its scope, releasing a ‘mental preparedness kit’ for the general public. This guidance focuses on managing anxiety and maintaining mental wellbeing, with officials suggesting that psychological preparedness should be prioritized alongside physical preparedness, such as stockpiling food and water.

Entities

Danish Emergency Management Agency · Lisbeth Bech-Nielsen · Børns Vilkår · Marianne Skjold · Psychiatric Foundation

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Danish Emergency Management Agency issues mental wellbeing advice

    The Danish Emergency Management Agency and the Psychiatric Foundation have released seven tips to help citizens maintain mental wellbeing amidst global instability and crises.

  2. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Danish authorities launch guidance for talking to children about crises

    Danish authorities and NGOs have launched seven guidelines to help adults talk to children about global crises, wars, and climate concerns to support their mental well-being.

Sources

samsik.dk · shad.ca