Henrik Wahlström is a director, social media personality, and ambassador for the organization Mind, which works to promote mental well-being. He gives lectures on mental illness and bipolar disorder.
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Top rated!Henrik Wahlström has worked in the television industry for several years, in a variety of roles. Today, he is a creative director and director, and he runs an Instagram account with over 200,000 followers. Just over 13 years ago, Wahlström was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At first, it was both a relief and a burden, but above all, it was so overwhelming that it became the starting point for new passions and challenges in his life. He launched the campaign project Uppochner, which is a webshop where all proceeds go to the organization Mind, which advocates for everyone’s right to mental well-being.
Henrik Wahlström is passionate about contributing to a more inclusive society where it is okay to talk openly about mental illness. He pursues this through his campaign Uppochner, as an ambassador for Mind, and through lectures. He is also careful to describe his experiences with bipolar disorder as something he lives with – not something he suffers from. He emphasizes that he has managed to create a good life despite his chronic illness and believes that more people can achieve the same through communication and a healthier perspective on mental illness – at home, in the workplace, and in society at large.
He has lectured for municipalities, media companies, churches, universities, student unions, and more. As a speaker, he has no difficulty adapting his presentation and content to the audience, whether it involves students, seniors, or management teams.
Henrik has also been invited to participate in several radio and television programs, such as Nyhetsmorgon. He has appeared on numerous podcasts and has been interviewed by newspapers, including Chef, Sydsvenskan, and Modern Psykologi. He has been featured as the Profile of the Month in MåBra and has won the “Net Angel of the Month” award.
Together with psychiatrist Katrin Skogberg Wirén, Henrik has written the book Upp och Ner, which is published by Bonnier Fakta.
However, his passion for spreading information and fostering acceptance around mental illness is not his only focus. His aim is, in fact, to show that a chronic illness does not have to define your life. His Instagram, for instance, features reflections on equality, humor, and what he himself calls “nonsense.”
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Above expectations. Henrik was engaging, and the lecture was educational, emotional, deep, and filled with laughter. He made the topic accessible and easy to understand.
Maria LeeProject Coordinator
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Henrik delivered a gripping and personal lecture, perfectly balancing humor and seriousness. The audience response was overwhelmingly positive, proving just how relevant his lecture is for everyone. It was everything we had hoped for!
Sebastian Thilander
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Henrik Wahlström came to lecture for our high school students studying psychology. As psychology teachers, we wanted our students to understand how mental illness appears in real life, and Henrik was perfect for the task. He uses humor and personal stories to shed light on an important topic that affects many people’s daily lives. We were very pleased with Henrik’s performance. He speaks with energy and passion and effectively connects with a younger audience. It was incredibly beneficial to learn about bipolar disorder in a way we cannot achieve in the classroom. Henrik even visited us prior to the lecture, which was great for discussing expectations and logistics.
Anna Antaya, KatedralskolanLund
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Great! The lecture was highly appreciated by the entire office!
Agnes Ström, Creative ManagerSony Music Publishing
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Henrik's lecture was important, engaging the audience with a mix of humor and seriousness. He is an excellent speaker, and we can highly recommend him!
Ella Berg, Medical FacultyLund University
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Powerful lecture, very good!
Susanne Vilhelmsson, Operations ManagerRegion Östergötland
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We hired Henrik Wahlström as a speaker for Psyklyftet, a themed month aimed at increasing knowledge about mental health and reducing stigma. Henrik was professional and accommodating during preparations. As a speaker, Henrik is easy to listen to, blending humor and seriousness to keep the audience engaged. He skillfully balances personal experiences with facts, helping to foster greater openness about mental health in a broader sense, not just as a personal story.
Kerstin Delefelt, Social Sustainability StrategistRegion Halland
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Henrik engaged our audience by combining personal stories, insights, and facts with a mix of depth and humor in a well-balanced lecture. As a speaker, Henrik is relaxed and generous, yet serious and skilled at shedding light on his experiences and knowledge about living with mental illness. He uses humor to highlight societal and human behaviors, making his message easy to absorb.
Åsa Rosén, Communications ManagerJönköpings läns museum
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Henrik is an incredibly easy speaker to work with, from start to finish. We had him during Media Mind Week at FMG, and it was truly an incredibly rewarding hour. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we all genuinely learned something. He blends societal issues, his own story, and generous doses of humor. All in all, it was a fantastic, eye-opening lecture, and I will definitely attend more in the near future!
Victor Christophe, Content ManagerFMG
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