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.