The national research programme on mental health is a ten-year research programme conducted by Forte. The programme is part of the Swedish Government’s initiative to promote mental well-being and prevent and treat mental ill-health through research and innovation. Here you can find information about the programme’s activities.

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Calls

Funding opportunities See more information about open, future and closed calls.

Funded reserach

Reserach Ongoing research within the national programme on mental health research.

About the programme

Vision and objectives The programme’s vision is to promote robust, equitable, and gender-neutral mental health across the population, while also working to mitigate avoidable health inequalities. The objectives focus on three main areas: understanding the development of mental health and ill-health across different demographic groups, enhancing knowledge of effective methods and interventions for mental illness, and strengthening understanding of effective promotional and preventive interventions at various levels.

Strategic research agenda for the national research programme on mental health

Strategic research agenda As per the Government’s instructions, the programme will be operated according to a strategic research agenda that outlines the programme’s vision, goals, and strategies. The agenda also includes the prioritised research areas in which the programme will support research.