Iceland Help & Support
Licensed therapists, treatment centers, housing, food and faith-based support - in your community.
Support in Iceland
Iceland
231
trained volunteer listeners
28,061
people helped
What people talk about here
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Depression
11%
Anxiety
9.8%
Breakups
5.8%
Loneliness
5.4%
Managing Emotions
5.2%
Relationship Stress
4.8%
Family Stress
4.3%
Bullying
3.9%
Social Anxiety
3.6%
Self-Harm
3.5%
Panic Attacks
3%
LGBTQ+ Issues
3%
Eating Disorders
2.8%
Forgiveness
2.5%
Sleeping Well
2.2%
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
2.2%
Student Life
2.2%
Work Stress
2.1%
Self-Esteem
1.9%
ADHD
1.8%
Grief
1.7%
General Mental Health
1.5%
PTSD
1.4%
Exercise Motivation
1.2%
Domestic Violence
1.2%
Getting Unstuck
1.2%
Financial Stress
1.1%
Weight Management
1.1%
Bipolar Disorder
1%
Parenting
0.8%
Women's Issues
0.8%
Spirituality
0.8%
Chronic Pain
0.7%
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
0.7%
Disabilities
0.6%
Sexual Health
0.6%
Borderline (BPD)
0.5%
Perinatal Mood Disorder
0.3%
Addiction
0.3%
Recovery
0.3%
Autism Spectrum
0.2%
Diabetes
0.2%
Cancer
0.2%
Racial & Cultural Identity
0.2%
Men's Issues
0.2%
Adoption/Foster Care
0.2%
Schizophrenia
0.1%
Dissociative Disorders
0.1%
Personality Disorder
0.1%
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Questions people are asking
Local Support in Iceland
Renowned for its stunning landscapes and tight-knit communities, Iceland presents a unique socio-economic fabric that significantly impacts the mental health of its citizens. Despite being the third happiest nation per the World Happiness Report, mental health challenges in Iceland, particularly among youth, remain substantial. The country contends with a high consumption rate of antidepressants and rising rates of psychiatric treatments. This situation is influenced by distinctive factors like long, dark winters that can exacerbate depression. Social disparities, including income inequality and spiking housing costs, compound these challenges. However, recent government initiatives focus on enhancing access to mental health services in Iceland by allocating close to 12% of its health budget toward mental health, higher than the global average. This commitment to affordable mental health care in Iceland is bolstered by NGOs offering therapy options at no personal cost. Despite urban areas having better mental health resources in Iceland, rural regions sometimes face accessibility issues. With initiatives to increase mental health support in Iceland, especially through community-driven projects, the country strives to improve the mental well-being of its population. Explore our directory to discover the diverse mental health resources available across Iceland, catering to its varied populace.
Frequently asked questions
Use the search box at the top of this page to narrow down to your city or zip code, then choose the kind of support you need - therapists, treatment centers, housing assistance, food pantries or faith-based services. Every listing links through to contact details and directions.
It varies by listing. Food pantries, many housing programs and faith-based services are typically free, while therapists and treatment centers usually charge or bill insurance. Check the individual listing and contact the provider directly to confirm.
No. The providers and organizations listed here are independent of 7 Cups - we do not employ them and cannot vouch for them. What 7 Cups does offer directly is free emotional support from trained volunteer listeners, and online therapy with licensed professionals.
If you are in immediate danger, call 988 in the US or go to your nearest emergency room. For someone to talk to straight away, you can chat with a trained volunteer listener at any hour, free.