Henkinen hyvinvointi kotoutumisen avaintekijänä Pohjoismaissa

Mental well-being helps people make the most of education opportunities and thrive in working and social life – all crucial for sustainable integration.

In this conference the aim is to present research, discuss challenges, and identify solutions to enhancing the mental well-being of people with migrant backgrounds. What change do we want to see and how should we move forward? What policy measures should be taken to ensure sustainable integration?

We welcome all experts working in the field of integration. Together we will gain new knowledge and explore different ways of supporting the well-being and social inclusion of people with migrant backgrounds. We will also have plenty of opportunities to meet and share experiences with colleagues across the Nordic region.

The conference is a physical event and requires registration. No digital participation or recordings will be available.

The conference is arranged by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour in Iceland, and the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Date and venue

The conference takes place in Reykjavik, Iceland on Tuesday 5 December 2023 at 9:00-17:00. The venue is Gamla Bío. Address: Ingolfsstraeti 2a, Reykjavík.

Conference dinner

We are pleased to invite all conference participants to join the conference dinner and social event on Monday 4 December at 18:00 at Harpa, the concert and conference hall in the centre of Reykjavik. The dinner is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.

Programme (A detailed programme is found here)
The speakers at the conference include:

• Melanie Powell, Mental health and psychosocial support professional, Iceland
• Anu Castaneda, Research Manager, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Finland
• Maria Marti Castaner, Assistant Professor, Danish Center for Migration, Ethnicity, and Health, Copenhagen University, Denmark
• Thomas Liebig, Migration Specialist, OECD 
• Sarah Kate van der Walt, Technical Adviser, IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, Denmark
• Paola Cardenas, Reykjavik University, Iceland

Language

The conference will be held in English. 

Registration and price

The conference is free of charge, but requires registration. Space is limited to 120 participants.

If you have registered, but are unable to attend, please let us know at the latest on 28 November. A fee will be collected for no shows.

Accommodation and travel

Participants should book their own accommodation and travel.

The conference venue and restaurant are centrally located in Reykjavik, with many hotels nearby. For example the following hotels are located within walking distance from Gamla Bío and Harpa: Center Hotel Arnarhvoll, Center Hotel Þingholt, Radisson Blu 1919, Reykjavik Hotel Saga, Hotel Exeter, Center Hotel Plaza, Hotel Reykjavik Marina and Reykjavik Edition.