Sweden’s Moderate Party is proposing reforms to address lengthy wait times for child and adolescent psychiatric care (BUP). Reports from SVT Öst have highlighted families facing years-long delays in accessing BUP services. The proposed solution involves establishing a “first-line psychiatry” system, intended to provide earlier intervention and support. The aim is to ensure not all children require the specialized care offered by BUP, diverting some cases to more readily available resources. This reform seeks to improve access to mental healthcare for young people and alleviate pressure on the overburdened BUP system. Details of the “first-line psychiatry” model are still emerging, but the initiative signals a commitment to addressing a critical healthcare challenge.