Programme

• The moderator opens the event

• Address by the Rector of Reykjavik University

• Address by the Minister of Health

• Address by the President of the RU Student Union

• Lífsbrú award presented to an individual and a team for their significant contribution to suicide prevention in Iceland

• A moment of reflection with Edda Björgvinsdóttir

• Musical performance – KASI

• The moderator concludes the scheduled programme

Moderator: Eva Skarpaas, Project Manager for Yellow September at the Directorate of Health

Following the formal programme, a marketplace featuring the organisers and partners of Yellow September will be held in Sólin at RU.

Yellow refreshments will be served, and all are welcome

Yellow September is a collaborative project between institutions and NGOs focused on mental health promotion and suicide prevention. The preparatory group hopes that Yellow September will raise public awareness of the importance of mental health promotion and suicide prevention, serving as a symbol of love, care, and compassion.

Yellow September is organised by representatives of: The Directorate of Health, Geðhjálp (the Icelandic Mental Health Alliance), the Primary Health Care of the Capital Area, Landspítali – The National University Hospital of Iceland, Lífsbrú, the Orri Ómarsson Memorial Fund, Pieta, the Red Cross, SÁÁ – National Centre of Addiction Medicine, Sorgarmiðstöð (the National Grief Centre), the National Church of Iceland, and the Development Centre for Icelandic Health Care.