Representatives of Arvika municipality have had several conversations with Annika Karlsson (mother of the brothers in Kevinfallet), Patrik Skog (father of Kevin) and Andreas Slätt (author of "The Story of Kevinfallet") about how together we can prevent mental illness.
It has mainly been about how the next-of-kin perspective can be strengthened by integrating theory and research with experiences from real life.
A series of lectures
The dialogue has led to the parties, together with ABF Värmland, organizing a series of lectures on the next-of-kin perspective.
- Here we have knowledge from life through Annika's and Patrik's experiences as relatives.
We need to take advantage of their lessons over the years.
The lecture series is a step in the right direction, says Peter Söderström, (S), municipal councilor in Arvika in a press release.