Naalakkersuisoq for Health and People with Disabilities, Anna Wangenheim (D), and Naalakkersuisoq for Children, Youth, Families, Home Affairs, Education, Culture, Sports and Church, Nivi Olsen (D), will hold a press conference at 2:00 p.m.
This is stated by the Greenland Government on their website.
The press conference will be about care and well-being in uncertain times.
This follows a series of press conferences from, among others, the Chairman of Naalakkersuisut, Jens-Frederik Nielsen (D), and Naalakkersuisoq for Finance and Taxes, Múte B. Egede (IA), about Greenland's relationship with the United States at a time when the American president has repeatedly said that he wants control over Greenland.
On Friday, the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, visited Nuuk, where she met with Jens-Frederik Nielsen. Before her departure for Denmark, she spoke briefly to the press:
- I can feel how difficult this is for the Greenlandic people. I have spoken to many different people today, who have all said the same thing. I hope everyone in Greenland can feel Denmark's unequivocal, massive, great, heartwarming support for you, she said, among other things.
Healthcare is available 24/7
The press conference starts with a song by Johannes and Pipaluk Berthelsen, after which Anna Wangenheim takes the floor. She says that security must be created for everyone, including people with disabilities.
- The future of our country is a major focus of the world press. All citizens, young and old, are affected by the situation.
- As was also the case during Corona, the Greenlandic healthcare system is available around the clock, says Anna Wangenheim.
Find the right sources for news
It is important to take care of yourself, naalakkersuisoq emphasizes.
"We need to take care of our mental health and consider what sources we hear news from," she says.
- News is around the clock. There is always something new to deal with.
Therefore, you should find your news from credible sources, such as the national media, says Anna Wangenheim.
She also says it's okay to take a break from social media. She suggests going for a walk and thinking about something other than the news.
She says that the Center for Public Health is working on a study on mental health and well-being, where people are under extraordinary pressure.
Good habits
Anna Wangenheim says it's important to stick to your good habits during this time when many may be having a hard time.
- It is important to stick to what strengthens mental health and hold on to your values and choose what can make us healthier.
Parents' responsibilities
Then Nivi Olsen takes over. She talks about how important it is as parents to create security at home.
"We as parents know our children better than anyone else. We have different ways of explaining to the children what is happening," she says.
She says it's important to talk to children about the situation, but that the child's safety comes first. Parents know best what their children need to know.
It is important to ensure that the child has a consistent daily routine.
Recommendations for talking to children
She says that they have made some recommendations that provide knowledge about how adults can talk to children about the current situation.
You can see the recommendations on Paarisa's Facebook, TikTok and Instagram profiles. A video with advice and support in times of crisis has been shared on Naalakkersuisut's Facebook page.
Unicef has also produced material on how to support your child during this difficult time. It can be found on their website. Pamphlets will also be sent to all towns and villages, which can be picked up in Pilersuisoq.
Nivi Olsen recommends being critical of your news sources and turning off the news to play with the children.
Don't let fear control you.
When it comes to older children and young people who are studying in various places in Greenland or are on study stays or in post-secondary education in other countries, some parents may wonder whether to bring their children home, but naalakkersuisoq urges calm.
- It is very important that during these hard and difficult days, that we do not stop. It is important that we continue and strengthen each other. Fear must not control us, says Nivi Olsen.
All educational institutions in Greenland are already working hard to focus on a good and safe educational environment as a permanent area of focus, as it always provides the best starting point for learning, she says.
Nivi Olsen states that a contingency plan has been agreed in collaboration with the Danish Education Agency and the Greenlandic Homes, so that they can take care of the young people, regardless of what situation may arise.
- Our hope is that we will not need to activate the emergency services at our educational institutions. But that does not change the pressure we are living under at this time. That is why it is important to talk about things, and we hope you feel calmer now, she says.
Take hold of Tusaannga
- I might add that the health services in various places around the coast already have some emergency plans, and you can of course call Tusaannga when you're in trouble, says Anna Wangenheim.
She says that the Government of Greenland is ready to take action if further measures are necessary.
