Spring 2023 Newsletter - NDPHS

Spring 2023 Newsletter

17 March, 2023

In the Spring 2023 edition of our newsletter read updates from our Expert Groups, Save-the-dates for NDPHS upcoming events, and get to know about our efforts to work across different sectors and with new actors.

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PA Health in the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025
The EUSBSR Annual Forum is one of the largest pan-Baltic cooperation events in the Baltic Sea Region. This year the Forum will be organized in Sopot, Poland from October 29 to October 30. Join us on Thursday, October 30 for a discussion about the workplace mental health and psychosocial risks featuring expert insights. In times of uncertainty and mental health decline across the Baltic Sea Region, we will look for practical strategies to support well-being, resilience, and build stability.
27 August, 2025
New project announcement: Interreg Baltic Sea Region Mental Health project platform powers up cooperation
From climate resilience to mental health, project platforms transform stand-alone solutions into powerhouses of cooperation. These capitalisation initiatives, labelled Operations of Strategic Importance in Interreg Baltic Sea Region, connect project results and drive meaningful change. The NDPHS led BSR Mental Health project platform outlines a modern healthcare system for the region and consolidates outcomes from 13 EU projects.
8 August, 2025
Arts on Prescription Presented as a Model for Mental Well-being at Nordic Public Health Conference 2025
The Interreg Baltic Sea Region project "Arts on Prescription" (AoP) drew widespread attention for its innovative approach to mental health and well-being at the Nordic Public Health Conference 2025 in Gothenburg. Hosted from 13-15 May, the conference gathered 600 public health professionals from 18 countries, underscoring the growing global interest in Nordic models of health equity and social innovation.
8 July, 2025
Building a Healthier Workforce: New policy recommendations and a digital tool boost mental health for resilient teams
As it nears completion, the Interreg Baltic Sea Region project MentalHealthMatters has released a Discussion Document with practical recommendations for improving workplace well-being. The project also unveiled a digital First-Aid Kit packed with research-backed resources to help navigate common psychosocial risks at work.
9 June, 2025
Listen on Spotify – “SAFE and Sound” podcast launch
Tune in Health! The Interreg Central Baltic project's "Solutions for Age-Friendly Employer" (SAFE) consortium is launching "SAFE and Sound", a sub-series on the NDPHS podcast "Tune in Health". Join us as we dive into what makes a workplace age-friendly, share success stories, and explore how to boost job opportunities for individuals aged 55 and above.
4 June, 2025
World No Tobacco Day: Concerning trends in use of nicotine products among youth in the Nordic and Baltic countries
Nicotine is a toxic and highly addictive substance found in cigarettes and other tobacco products. In recent years, new nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, have entered the market, appealing particularly to children and young people. On World No Tobacco Day we join the global campaign to raise awareness about the harmful tactics of the tobacco industry and share a recently published report by Nordic Welfare Center highlighting the trends in nicotine product use among youth in the Nordic and Baltic countries.
30 May, 2025
Tiina Tambaum in the “Expert on Air”podcast: Is intergenerational cooperation a salvation?
Our Interreg CB project's SAFE expert Tiina Tambaum joined the "Expert on Air" podcast to discuss how older people can participate more actively in social life. The Tallinn University's podcast provides an overview of the current situation, future trends, and practical solutions that will help improve the inclusion of people in our society regardless of their age. Tiina Tambaum explores questions such as is older people involvement in work, community and political life sufficiently accessible? And if not, what could help them better apply their skills and knowledge and what is societies role in this process?
28 April, 2025
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