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New student, welcome to FSHS! [article]
Have you been accepted to a higher education institution in Finland? – Welcome to the FSHS services starting from 1 August. Are you starting your studies in the fall semester of 2023? As a new degree student in higher education you are welcome to use our services at the FSHS. We are here to support […]
Students’ MENTAL HEALTH Day 19.4.2023 [article]
Student Mental Health Day is celebrated every spring. This year, the day is Wednesday, April 19. and the campaign lasts the whole 16th week. Students’ Mental Health Day is a campaign day organised by the Student Wellbeing Network. During the day and campaign related students’ mental health situation is highlighted and everyone is encouraged to […]
FSHS Nutrition digital service offers coaching for nutrition [article]
Healthy eating boosts your energy levels and helps you cope with your studies and day-to-day life. That’s why Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) introduces a new digital service called FSHS Nutrition to help you find the healthy eating habits that are right for you. The service offers peer support and well‑being programmes that you can access […]
Support for studies and well-being during summer [article]
The Finnish Student Health Service operates normally during summertime. Ohjaamos are one-stop guidance centres that operate in over 70 cities around Finland. You can get support regarding your well-being, studying, employment and housing. Generally, you can walk in without a prior appointment. You can find the contact information of your local Ohjaamo here. Finnish Employment […]
Changes to mental health chat services (FSHS) [article]
The extensive mental health chat services introduced by FSHS last year were part of the mental health services enabled by government grant. From 1 July 2022 the SelfChat mental health service line will return to normal service hours, providing assessments of the need for treatment within mental health services on weekdays, Mon–Fri, 9 am to […]
Student Well-being Survey as a Part of the Study Environment Inspections [article]
Study environment inspections are carried out at all universities every three years and at the University of Eastern Finland it will be carried out during this spring. The inspections are coordinated by student healthcare (FSHS) and carried out together with students, the staff at the educational institution and the health inspector of the municipality in […]
Study Psychologist [page]
There are currently three study psychologists at UEF who offer counselling to bachelor’s and master’s degree students. Study psychologists are licensed practitioners of psychology who help students in all study-related issues. Study psychologists also offer group counselling and play an important role in developing practices that enhance students’ wellbeing at UEF. Discussions with the study […]
Is the coronavirus epidemic causing uncertainty or anxiety? [page]
Information and guidelines on the COVID-19 situation (opens in a new tab) Other useful sources of information: What can i do? (FSHS, opens in a new tab) If you are worried about COVID-19 or you suspect you have been infected (opens in a new tab) – Nyyti Guidelines of the Ministry of Social Affairs and […]
MieliChat can support your well-being! [article]
The FSHS has opened a new chat service, MieliChat. The service is available from Monday to Friday (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and can be accessed via the Self online service. MieliChat will be available until the end of 2021 thanks to additional funding from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. The additional funding is […]