Hjörleifur Björnsson
Hjörleifur Björnsson is a father who has publicly shared the tragic story of his son, Hávarður Máni Hjörleifsson, who struggled with addiction and mental health issues from a young age. After losing his son to suicide at the age of 20, Hjörleifur has become an advocate for change in the systems meant to support vulnerable youth in Iceland, criticizing the lack of effective resources and the inadequacies of social services.
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Hjörleifur Björnsson spoke about the struggles of his son, Hávarður Máni, who died by suicide at the age of twenty.
„Ég tel að við séum á villigötum“
Iceland· 2025-09-27
Hjörleifur Björnsson is the father of a boy who struggled with ADHD and highlighted his son's difficulties within the school system.
Ekki hægt að bjóða börnum upp á að fá enga kennsluIceland· 2025-09-23
Hjörleifur Björnsson is the father of a young man who recently died by suicide after struggling with addiction since the age of 12.
Enn hætta á að 12 ára barn sé vistað með 17 áraIceland· 2025-09-23
Hjörleifur Björnsson criticizes the lack of support systems for his son who struggled with addiction.
Stofnanir og kerfi hjálpa ekkertIceland· 2025-09-21
