Risk consumption of alcohol has become more common among female higher education students
Risk consumption was reported in almost one third of the students: in 33% of males and in approximately 28% of females.
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The FSHS will offer mental health services in accordance with the new therapy guarantee requirements to higher education students aged under 23
A therapy guarantee, intended to ensure speedy access to mental health services within primary care for those under 23, will take effect on 1 May 2025.
Water leak at FSHS Töölö
A water leak was detected early on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 in the FSHS’s service unit in Töölö, Helsinki. The leak was caused by a device breakage.
Exceptional opening hours on May Day Eve and on May Day
Our own service units and the assessment of the need for treatment will close earlier on May Day Eve and will remain closed during May Day.
A third of students in higher education suffer from social anxiety
All levels of social anxiety can be aided through self care, individual treatment and even group treatment.
Exceptional opening hours on Holy Thursday and during Easter
The FSHS´s own service units and the assessment of the need for treatment will close earlier on Holy Thursday, 17 April 2025, and will remain closed during Easter.
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Let anxiety come and go – trying to suppress it does not work
You can learn to manage your social anxiety without having to completely overcome difficult emotions, says trainer psychotherapist Maaret Kallio.
Tips for overcoming social media addiction
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been posting tips to overcome social media addiction. We have now collected all our tips here on our website.
Problematic social media use has increased among higher education students – a common topic at FSHS appointments
In 2024, almost 40% of students reported experiencing problems with their use of social media.