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New criteria for who is covered by fast-track treatment for mild to moderate depression and anxiety for 18-24-year-olds
Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse om ret til hurtig behandling af let til moderat depression eller angst for personer mellem 18 og 24 år
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What changes:
- The executive order, which replaces the previous executive order (BEK no. 590), now contains a description of who is covered by the offer for mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
- Criteria have been set for depression and for anxiety, and all of them must be met.
- When: The executive order entered into force on 1 October 2026.
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Source: Retsinformation.dk
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- Issued · 19 August 2026
- Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 21 August 2026
- In force · 1 October 2026