Ullakarin Nyberg is one of Sweden’s foremost experts on suicide prevention, ie preventing suicide. She often lectures on the subject and has written several books, including “The Art of Saving Lives and Suicide Prevention in Practice”.
She has previously worked as a cancer doctor at Radiumhemmet in Stockholm and also has personal experience of cancer.
Ullakarin Nyberg’s Summer is about why some people cry only when they see her.
– How joy and sorrow run parallel tracks in my life and how much you can change, just by listening. And how it felt to suddenly change sides and become a patient.
About Ullakarin Nyberg:
Chief physician, psychiatrist, suicide researcher, host of Swedish Radio this autumn, 61 years.
Born in Örnsköldsvik, living in Nacka.
Debuts as Sommarvärd.
Producer: Lolo Westerman.
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Ullakarin Nyberg talks about suicide in her program. Below are three organizations you can turn to if you need help or have questions about suicide.
Suicide Line – Mind for Mental Health
They are reached via:
Phone: 90101
Chat: chat.mind.se
Email: [email protected]
They are open 24 hours a day, every day. In case of acute suicide risk you should call 112.
SPES – The Swedish Association for Suicide Prevention and Survivor Support
SPES telephone call: 020 – 18 18 00, every day 19.00 – 22.00
Also offers conversation meetings, etc. More info at spes.se
1177 – The Care Guide
Health care counseling and information about the nearest psychiatric emergency department.
Phone: 1177
Web: www.1177.se
Source: ICELAND NEWS
