Development of a national Brain Health Programme in Finland

24 Mar 2022 Stroke prevention

In its 45th Year, the Finnish Brain Association, is launching a national Brain Health Programme under the theme “What the brain likes and what it needs”.

The Finnish Brain Association, Aivoliitto, was established 1977 and its goal is to prevent strokes and encourage early recognition of developmental language disorder. By offering organisational activities and services, information and support for research and development, Aivoliitto aims to reduce the secondary effects of strokes and developmental language disorder on the lives of individuals, families and wider society.

In 2021, Mika Pyykkö was appointed as the new Executive Director of Aivoliitto. On taking up his new role, Mr Pyykkö emphasised the holistic, proactive and preventive approach of the association. "I see our mission as being brain-based, but for the benefit of all of human life. Everything stems from the brain – including feelings and mental well-being. The brain is our most precious possession. For me, genuine cooperation and joint development with other organisations and different stakeholders are very important."

Aivoliitto is currently launching preparations for the national Brain Health Programme. This programme will promote brain health and well-being in all areas of life with the emphasis placed on the importance of protective factors and factors promoting the well-being of the brain. In addition to the association’s own experts, the Brain Health Programme will benefit from the expertise of specialists from various fields and partner networks, such as universities and academic organizations, the NCD Alliance and other neurological associations.

“A crucial part of the preparation of this programme is to build a solid foundation for the programme’s implementation until the end of this decade. It will contribute to the success of proactive and preventive work and will support high-quality treatment and proper rehabilitation,” says Mr Pyykkö,

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