Sweden, a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government, is highly dependent on international trade to maintain its high productivity and living standards. The country is characterized by an even distribution of income and wealth, partly due to the large role of the public sector. The healthcare system is governed through three levels of government: central, county, and municipality. Central government handles legislation, higher education, research funding, and the health insurance system, while counties manage specialized healthcare activities and municipalities handle social services for the elderly and those with disabilities. The public healthcare system is financed by taxes, with a minor portion provided privately. Mental healthcare has seen political prioritization, with a national action plan and a mental health coordinator. Expenditure on psychiatric care is €1.4 billion annually, with a prevalence of about 2-3% of the population per year. Psychiatric care is divided into four types: general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and psychiatry of drug misusers. The number of hospital beds for mental health has decreased significantly, and most psychiatric care now occurs in general hospital wards. The Community Mental Healthcare Reform of 1995 aimed to move long-term psychiatric patients back into the community and improve cooperation between social services and psychiatric care organizations. However, challenges remain, particularly with patients who have chronic mental illnesses, those aged 18-25, and those with dual diagnoses of personality disorders and substance misuse. Legislation such as the Swedish Disability Act 1994 and the Healthcare Act 1982 supports the care and support of people with disabilities and psychiatric disorders. Despite these efforts, recruitment trends for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals are mixed, with a forecasted decline in the number of psychiatrists by 2020. In Finland, mental health issues are influenced by economic recession, job insecurity, and long-term unemployment. Depression and anxiety are common, with prevalence rates ranging from 4% to 9% of the population. Finland has implemented several national programs for suicide prevention and mental health promotion, including the National Depression Programme and the Meaningful Life program. The government has also developed quality guidelines for mental health services and is working on guidelines for supportive housing for people with mental health problems.Sweden, a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government, is highly dependent on international trade to maintain its high productivity and living standards. The country is characterized by an even distribution of income and wealth, partly due to the large role of the public sector. The healthcare system is governed through three levels of government: central, county, and municipality. Central government handles legislation, higher education, research funding, and the health insurance system, while counties manage specialized healthcare activities and municipalities handle social services for the elderly and those with disabilities. The public healthcare system is financed by taxes, with a minor portion provided privately. Mental healthcare has seen political prioritization, with a national action plan and a mental health coordinator. Expenditure on psychiatric care is €1.4 billion annually, with a prevalence of about 2-3% of the population per year. Psychiatric care is divided into four types: general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and psychiatry of drug misusers. The number of hospital beds for mental health has decreased significantly, and most psychiatric care now occurs in general hospital wards. The Community Mental Healthcare Reform of 1995 aimed to move long-term psychiatric patients back into the community and improve cooperation between social services and psychiatric care organizations. However, challenges remain, particularly with patients who have chronic mental illnesses, those aged 18-25, and those with dual diagnoses of personality disorders and substance misuse. Legislation such as the Swedish Disability Act 1994 and the Healthcare Act 1982 supports the care and support of people with disabilities and psychiatric disorders. Despite these efforts, recruitment trends for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals are mixed, with a forecasted decline in the number of psychiatrists by 2020. In Finland, mental health issues are influenced by economic recession, job insecurity, and long-term unemployment. Depression and anxiety are common, with prevalence rates ranging from 4% to 9% of the population. Finland has implemented several national programs for suicide prevention and mental health promotion, including the National Depression Programme and the Meaningful Life program. The government has also developed quality guidelines for mental health services and is working on guidelines for supportive housing for people with mental health problems.