Kristina Svensson, head of culture and leisure in Partille, is the initiator of the initiative.
She hopes that the wellness initiative will remedy the ignorance she believes prevails.
- Many people still believe that menopause is just about hot flashes and sweating, but it also turns out that in many cases it causes mental problems.
Education and counseling
All managers in the municipality must be trained, both men and women.
In addition, it offers a specific education for all women between the ages of 40-60 and personal menopausal counseling and help with care for those who need it.
- Now that we have launched this initiative, many municipalities and government agencies hear about and wonder how we do it, says Kristina Svensson.
Better health
Marith Hesse (M), chair of the municipal board and one of the spokespersons, hopes that it will benefit the employees' health.
- In the long run, we hope that it will lead to lower sick leave rates.
Now she hopes that the initiative will also be spread to the Västra Götaland region.
- If they also start with a project there, it can get many rings on the water.