These thematic priority areas encompass research on mental health in relation to children and adolescents and immigration, as well as research on treatment of mental health disorders, including research on comorbid substance abuse and mental health disorders. In each of these areas, it will be important to promote a cross-disciplinary approach and national and international cooperation. The programme’s portfolio will include projects which give consideration to a gender perspective and projects which employ a user perspective with emphasis on patients’ and relatives’ own knowledge and experience.

Funding under the programme will primarily be channelled via researcher-initiated projects, but the programme board may also decide to initiate projects in specific areas where a need for research has been identified. Conferences and other dissemination activities under the scope of the programme will also be implemented.