Ericastiftelsen, Mental health foundation in Stockholm, Sweden
Ericastiftelsen is a specialized center in Stockholm that provides psychological treatment and support services for children and young people from birth to 24 years old. The organization brings together psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and educators who collaborate to address mental health needs in young people.
Hanna Bratt and physician Gunnar Nycander founded the foundation in 1934 to develop innovative treatment methods for children with mental health challenges. Since then it has grown into a leading center for child psychology in Sweden.
The foundation maintains a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and educators working together to address children's mental health concerns.
The institution offers specialized training programs for healthcare professionals and holds authorization to grant psychotherapy degrees in Sweden. Visitors should know it functions as a professional facility focused on healthcare workers and those with specialized interests.
The foundation holds exclusive rights outside the United States to train therapists in Child-Parent Psychotherapy for children between birth and 6 years old. This rare specialized program is available at only a handful of locations worldwide.
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