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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.