Students´ Mental Health Week 9–15 March 2026 offers a range of events and a sense of hope for the future!
Are you looking for new ways to support your everyday student life? Are you wondering how to structure your study days, or wanting ideas for adding more movement to your daily routine? And what actually happens at Vappu?
During Student’ Mental Health Week, 9–15 March 2026, the university, student organisations and partners will host a range of events that support mental wellbeing—from coffee and puzzles to collecting ideas for the future and worry relief discussions. The events will cover topics such as career planning, exercise and pomodoros.
Check out the full programme below and stop by on campus or join online! Please note that some events require advance registration.
Student’ Mental Health Week is a nationwide campaign highlighting the current state of students’ mental health and encouraging actions to support students’ wellbeing. The campaign is coordinated by Nyyti ry, and this year’s theme is belief in the future. You can find Nyyti’s programme on the Mental Health Week website, and the university’s events are listed below.
Programme
Monday 9 March
- 10:00–11:30 Pomodoro study session on Zoom
- 11:00–13.00 HYY pop-up Viikki is celebrating the crowning of Manta and collecting ideas for the future! Come and try Manta’s cap at Biocentre 2, 2nd floor
- 11:00–13:00 Snacks, overall patches, and reflections on well-being in Meilahti, Biomedicum 1 lobby
- 12:00–12:15 Take a break! exercise session on the Technogym app (FI)
Tuesday 10 March
- 11:00–13:00 HYY pop-up Kumpula is celebrating the crowning of Manta and collecting ideas for the future! Come and try Manta’s cap at Exactum
- 12:00–14:00 Pomodoro study session on Zoom
- 13:00–13:15 Take a break! exercise session,Viikki, Biocenter 3 (FI)
- 14:15–15:45 Study Support Workshop: Movement and breaks supportin study ability, Kaisa House (FI)
- 14:30–15:15 FSHS info session: Neuropsychiatric disorders and ADHD assessments, Teams - registration required! (FI)
- 16:00–17:30 Share your worries with trained Finnish Red Cross volunteers, Kaisa House guidance corner
Wednesday 11 March
- 11:00-13:00 HYY pop-up Meilahti is celebrating the crowning of Manta and collecting ideas for the future! Come and try Manta’s cap at Haartman Institute
- 12:00–12:15 Take a break! exercise session on the Technogym app (FI)
- 12:30–12:45 Take a break! exercise session at the Kaisa House guidance corner (FI)
- 16:00–17:30 Nyyti Webinar: Psychological flexibility as support for studies and wellbeing - registration required! (FI)
Thursday 12 March
- 09:00–10:30 Pomodoro study session on Zoom
- 09:00–11:00 Pelituki: “Sopivasti online” – exploring digital wellbeing, Teams - register by 10 March (FI)
- 09:15–15:00 Career counsellors on City Centre Campus, Kaisa House
- 11:00-13:00 HYY pop-up City Centre is celebrating the crowning of Manta and collecting ideas for the future! Come and try Manta’s cap at Main building, Fuksi
- 12:00–12:15 Take a break! exercise session on the Technogym app (FI)
- 13:00–15:00 Coloring, Puzzles & Coffee at Helsinki Incubators, Porthania
- 14:00–15:00 FSHS webinar: Finding hope amid uncertainty – a resilience perspective - registration required! (FI)
Friday 13 March
- 10:00–11:30 Nyyti online workshop: Belief in the future in the experiences of LGBTQ+ students - registration required! (FI)
- 12:00–13:30 Pomodoro study session on Zoom
Future feeling foggy?
To celebrate the week's theme, here are also our five tips on how the University can help clear the mist:
- Career guidance: If you're unsure about life after graduation, our career services are here for you – right from the start of your studies! Read more: Work and Career
- PSP guidance: If you know what you want to do after graduation but need help planning studies that support your goals, teachers and student services are here to guide you. Read more: Study Planning and PSP Guidance
- Sustainability studies: If you find yourself worrying about the future of the entire planet, research-based knowledge is the best remedy. Sustainability courses are available to all students, regardless of discipline. Read more: Sustainability in Education
- Well-being support: If your own well-being or study ability feels lost in the fog, there are many services within and around the University ready to support you when you need it. Read more: Healthcare and Well-being
- Sisu support: Everything is fine, but Sisu claims your future plans are against the rules? Technical support for using Sisu is available every weekday from HelsinkiUni Help. Read more: Student Advice
What is Nyyti?
Nyyti ry is a national non-profit organization that promotes students’ mental health and ability to study. It supports students and academic communities by providing information, guidance and activities that strengthen wellbeing and coping with studies.
Image: Nyyti ry