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On Thursday, 12 February 2026, FSHS’s nationwide service numbers (general and mental health as well as oral health) will exceptionally close at 1:30 pm. The SelfChat lines for general and mental health as well as for hearing-impaired customers will also exceptionally close at 1:30 pm. The oral health SelfChat line will operate according to its normal schedule until 1:00 pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Teija Kulmala appointed FSHS Medical Director 

Teija Kulmala D.Med.Sc., Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, took up her duties as the FSHS’s new Medical Director on 8 August 2022. Kulmala will be responsible for FSHS services, developing service production and for reporting.

Changes to mental health chat services

The extensive mental health chat services introduced last summer and autumn were part of the mental health services enabled by government grant. This summer will bring some changes to these chat services.

tDCS gave Henri hope amidst depression

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) was a new and somewhat unnerving treatment option for Henri, a student from Joensuu. Despite this he decided to try it for his depression.

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