1/5 of people in Sweden are born in another country

Mind the Gap shares research and practical resources to improve mental health knowledge and access to culturally adapted care for migrants and minority groups. We work to remove barriers and support equal mental health care for everyone.

Lets talk about trauma in Turkish

Hear Associate Professor Maria Bragesjö explain trauma and signs of PTSD. The video will be available in multiple languages.

Get Arabic help for gambling

Apply for the study here

Hear more on Arabic Sweden (Sveriges Radio)

How internet-based treatment works

Curious about how online treatments work and can help you feel better? Let Miriam, a clinical psychologist, guide you through the process.

Building Bridges to Better Mental Health

We help increase knowledge and access to adapted mental health care for migrants and minority communities in Sweden.

Improved Mental Health Knowledge

When people understand mental health in their own cultural context, they can find the right support and effective treatment.

Culturally Inclusive Support and Treatment

We support evidence-based therapies that are adapted to different languages, cultures, and community needs.

Better Access to Care

Our initiative works to reduce barriers and make mental health services easier to access for vulnerable groups.

Read More About Our Mission

Strengthening Mental Health in Migrant Communities

Our mission is to improve mental health services, especially for migrants and culturally diverse communities in Sweden.

Cultural Inclusiveness

We promote support and treatment that respect different cultural backgrounds and life experiences.

Easier Access

We work to reduce obstacles so vulnerable groups can receive quality mental health care.

Research and Education

We share knowledge and insights to improve care and support for minority communities.

Better Mental Health for Everyone, No Matter Your Background

Here, participants share how they found the right support and better understanding of mental health through our work.

I really appreciate how the team made difficult topics easy to understand and supportive for me.

Amina Hassan

Community Member

The support I received was kind, respectful, and truly made a difference in my life.

Mohamed Ali

Community Volunteer

Thanks to their adapted support, I feel safe and understood in my journey.

Lina Ahmed

Teacher and Mother