FSHS wants to walk alongside the student and, in addition to providing general and mental health care, offer high-quality sexual health services.
The reason why these changes are needed is the new FSHS strategy
The FSHS service unit at Koulukatu 25 will serve Mustiala students as of 1 November 2025. Oral health services for students have already been provided in Hämeenlinna.
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Overachievers are typically very demanding of themselves, setting the bar extremely high.
Some students have received booking authorisations that do not work. The issue is being investigated and will be rectified as soon possible.
The booking permission and contact form for influenza vaccinations will be available in the Self online service during week 42.
14% of students now have a body mass index (BMI) of over 30. For individuals, focusing on healthy life style choices is beneficial.
The FSHS service unit located at Siltapuistokatu 6 will be open for students from the campus in Kankaanpää.
Students who started their first higher education degree in the autumn semester 2025 can now complete the HealthStart questionnaire.
“The FSHS has an important role to play looking to the future. We carry responsibility for students’ wellbeing as they build their future working life”, says Saarikko.
Participants have praised our groups for their safe atmosphere and research-based practical tips on improving one’s health.
Additional information on the practical arrangements will be published during October.
Dietitian Anette Palssa doesn’t divide foods into strict categories of “healthy” and “unhealthy”. Instead, she emphasises the importance of having a healthy relationship with food and your body.
The FSHS is challenging all higher education institutions to join the campaign, which is aimed at increasing awareness about the importance of the ability to study.
We at the FSHS are here to support your health and well-being throughout your studies.
In our groups you can get support for your health and life management.
Please note that the information regarding your enrollment will be transferred to FSHS from higher education institutions with a delay of approximately 1–3 days.
The update will allow the FSHS to provide its clients with a wider range of digital services than at present.
A technical issue has occurred in some referrals made by FSHS to specialized healthcare in the Southwest Finland welfare area from April 7th to June 13th, 2025
All our own service units, SelfChat, and the national phone service numbers will be closed on Midsummer Eve, Friday 20 June 2025.
The Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) Board of Trustees elected Annika Saarikko, Master of Arts, Member of Parliament, the new Managing Director. She will start in the position in September.
All our own service units, SelfChat and our nationwide telephone services will be closed on Ascension Day, Thursday 29 May 2025.
Demolition work, including asbestos removal, will be carried out at the FSHS Töölö service unit premises. Some of the reception facilities will be out of use during the demolition.
The FSHS offers testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to higher education students. Students need to complete the symptom assessment form or call the FSHS’s service number.
We will serve students throughout the summer. The digital and remote services will operate on all weekdays. Possible exceptions in local services have been listed on this article page.
Risk consumption was reported in almost one third of the students: in 33% of males and in approximately 28% of females.
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.
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.
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.
All levels of social anxiety can be aided through self care, individual treatment and even group treatment.
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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You can learn to manage your social anxiety without having to completely overcome difficult emotions, says trainer psychotherapist Maaret Kallio.
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.
In 2024, almost 40% of students reported experiencing problems with their use of social media.
The FSHS has begun the process of updating its students’ digital services platform.
Students’ own resources and motivation, both of which affect ability to study, have improved among higher education students
Willpower may not be enough when you’re trying to quit nicotine. But luckily, support is available.
Wisdom teeth problems are very common among students.
Students who started their first higher education degree in the spring semester 2025 can now complete the HealthStart questionnaire.
During the spring semester, the FSHS offers various group activities related to health and well-being.
Those aged 23 and above must be given access to FSHS general and mental health services within three months, an oral health appointment within six months.
We at the FSHS are here to support your health and well-being throughout your studies.