FSHS: well-being groups, guide for international students, HealthStart and influenza vaccinations

The FSHS newsletter provides current information related to student health and well-being. You can also find more information about healthcare services for students on studies service.

Before you contact us

If you contact us through only one contact channel, we will be abel to get back to you faster.

Please note that we’ll be able to process your matter faster if you use only one service channel at a time.
If you’re unsure, check your right to use FSHS services.
Please update your contact details in YTHSDigi before contacting us.
The FSHS doesn’t offer emergency services or services during evenings, nights or weekends. If you need urgent care, please contact the emergency clinic in your wellbeing services county.
- Before visiting an emergency clinic, call the national Medical Helpline at 116 117. The Helpline offers direction and advice for patients in medical emergency matters every day round the clock. Read more about the national Medical Helpline (116117.fi)
- In urgent and serious matters, call the national emergency number 112.

First-year student, please complete the HealthStart questionnaire in the YTHSDigi service

If you started completing your first degree at an institution of higher education in the autumn semester 2026, you can now complete the HealthStart questionnaire in the YTHSDigi service. After completing the HealthStart questionnaire, you’ll receive feedback on your state of health and may be referred to health promotion services provided by the FSHS.

Guide for international students available now!

Have you recently moved to Finland to study at university? The information gathered here is intended to complement our general information page for new students, by highlighting situations faced specifically by international students as healthcare clients.

Guide content

Mental health well-being groups at FSHS

The FSHS selection of group activity services related to mental health consists of StressLess training groups, Depression School and anxiety management groups. In addition to these, service units may provide other groups as well.

Our group activity approach is practical, offering participants information about challenges related to mental health. Participants learn self-treatment techniques and can share experiences with their peers dealing with similar problems. The focus of our groups is on learning new skills to tackle mental health challenges. Each participant can share their own experiences in the group to the extent they feel comfortable with. All participants are also required to keep experiences shared in group discussions as confidential.

Influenza vaccinations

Influenza vaccinations for 2026–2027 will begin at various FSHS service units in October or November. Vaccination appointments can be booked from week 42 onwards. Social and healthcare students in higher education, as well as students belonging to a risk group can receive their influenza vaccinations from the FSHS free of charge. Other students can, if they wish, purchase the vaccine at a pharmacy at their own expense. More information on YTHS.fi.