Blog
Articles about mental health, therapy types, and well-being.
Latest articles
Therapy by Location
Burnout and Therapy in Helsinki: Recognise and Recover
Suffering from burnout? A guide to recognising burnout, treatment options and finding a therapist in Helsinki, plus what occupational health can do.
Anxiety Treatment in Oulu: Help and Support in Northern Finland
Suffering from anxiety in Oulu? A guide to anxiety treatment, therapy services and Kela support, plus low-threshold help in North Ostrobothnia.
Children's Therapy in Helsinki: A Guide for Parents
Does your child need therapy? A guide to children's therapy services, approaches and support in Helsinki, plus the therapy guarantee for under-23s.
Depression Treatment in Turku: A Guide to Getting Help
Struggling with depression in Turku? A guide to treatment, therapy options and Kela support, plus public services in Southwest Finland.
Trauma Therapy in Helsinki: Help for Traumatic Experiences
Looking for trauma therapy in Helsinki? A guide to trauma treatment, EMDR and other approaches, plus how to find a therapist and what it costs.
Therapy in Jyväskylä: A Guide to Finding a Therapist in Central Finland
Looking for a therapist in Jyväskylä? A guide to therapy services, prices, Kela support and Central Finland wellbeing county services.
Therapy in Espoo and Vantaa: A Guide to Capital Region Therapy Services
Looking for a therapist in Espoo or Vantaa? A guide to therapy services, prices, Kela support and low-threshold help in both counties.
Therapy in Oulu: How to Find a Therapist in Northern Finland
Looking for a therapist in Oulu? A guide to therapy services, prices, Kela support and North Ostrobothnia wellbeing county services.
Couples Therapy in Helsinki: Help for Relationship Challenges
Looking for couples therapy in Helsinki? A guide to what couples therapy achieves, costs and when it is worth seeking help.
Anxiety Treatment in Tampere: Find Help for Anxiety
Suffering from anxiety in Tampere? A guide to anxiety treatment, therapy services, Kela support and low-threshold help in the Pirkanmaa wellbeing county.
Depression Treatment in Tampere: A Guide to Finding Help
Depression treatment in Tampere: a guide to therapy options, medication, public services and Kela rehabilitative psychotherapy in the Pirkanmaa region.
Therapy in Turku: A Guide to Finding a Therapist in Southwest Finland
Looking for a therapist in Turku? A guide to therapy services, prices, Kela support and Southwest Finland wellbeing county services.
Therapy in Tampere: A Guide to Finding a Therapist
Looking for a therapist in Tampere? A guide to therapy services, prices, Kela support and the Pirkanmaa wellbeing county services.
Anxiety Treatment in Helsinki: Help and Support for Anxiety
Suffering from anxiety in Helsinki? A guide to treatment options, cognitive behavioural therapy and Kela support, plus where to get help quickly.
Depression Treatment in Helsinki: A Guide to Getting Help
Struggling with depression in Helsinki? A guide to treatment options, accessing therapy and Kela support (€57.60 per session), plus HUS and city services.
Youth Mental Health in Helsinki: Support and Help for Young People
Worried about a young person's mental health? A guide to youth therapy services, support and getting help in Helsinki, plus the under-23 therapy guarantee.
Therapy in Helsinki: How to Find the Right Therapist
Looking for a therapist in Helsinki? A guide to therapy services, prices, Kela support and the city's low-threshold services.
Therapy Types
Art Therapy: Creativity as a Tool for Healing
Art therapy uses creative expression to support mental wellbeing. Learn how it works, who it suits, and how to get started.
Group Therapy: Together Toward Wellbeing
Group therapy offers peer support and new perspectives. Learn how group therapy works, who it suits, and what benefits it provides.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Guide to Emotion Regulation
Dialectical behavior therapy helps manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Read a comprehensive guide to DBT.
EMDR Therapy: An Effective Method for Treating Trauma
EMDR therapy helps process traumatic experiences using eye movements. Learn how EMDR works, who it suits, and what to expect.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Live According to Your Values
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches accepting difficult emotions and living according to your values. Read our guide.
Solution-Focused Therapy: A Practical Path to Change
Solution-focused therapy focuses on your strengths and future goals. Learn how it works, who it suits, and what it costs.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Who Is It For?
Psychodynamic therapy helps understand the roots of emotions and behavior. Learn who it suits, how it works, and what it costs.
Brief Therapy: For Whom and When Is It Suitable?
Brief therapy is an effective treatment that produces results in just a few sessions. Learn who it suits, what it costs, and how to start.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Comprehensive Guide
What is cognitive behavioral therapy, how does it work and who is it for? Read a comprehensive guide to CBT methods and benefits.
Mental Health Conditions
Climate anxiety: When the state of the world weighs on the mind
25% of Finns recognise climate anxiety in themselves. Read when concern is healthy and when it requires treatment.
Addictions: Alcohol, gambling, and social media
Harmful drinking and problem gambling are not rare in Finland. Read about recognition, treatment, and the role of therapy.
Borderline personality disorder and DBT therapy
Borderline personality is common in outpatient settings. Read why DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) is the most effective treatment and how to access it.
Bipolar disorder: Recognition and treatment options
Bipolar disorder affects around 1% of adults. Read about symptoms, why diagnosis is delayed by years on average, and how treatment is built.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Symptoms, treatment, and exposure therapy
OCD affects 1–3% of Finns. Read about symptoms, why recognition often takes years, and how exposure therapy works.
Adult ADHD: Diagnosis, treatment, and daily life in Finland
Adult ADHD is more common than people realise: 2.2–3.4% of adults. Read about symptoms, diagnosis, Kela support, and the role of therapy.
Life Situations
The Thirties Crisis: When Life Does Not Meet Expectations
The thirties crisis is a common phenomenon where life direction is questioned. Learn why it happens and how therapy can help.
Divorce and New Beginnings: Surviving the End of a Relationship
Divorce is one of life's biggest crises. Learn how to process the pain and build a new beginning: therapy can be key to recovery.
Life Changes and Therapy: Support at Major Turning Points
Major life changes can shake mental health. Learn how therapy helps process moves, career changes, and other turning points.
Mental Health in Working Life: Your Rights and Opportunities
Mental health is one of the most important topics in working life. Read about your rights, occupational health options, and therapy's role.
Parenthood and Mental Health: When Life with a Baby Is Exhausting
Parenthood is rewarding but exhausting. Postpartum depression, anxiety, and burnout are common. Help is available.
Eating Disorders: Recognition and Treatment
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions requiring professional help. Read about symptoms, treatment, and the possibility of recovery.
Social Anxiety: When Being Around Others Causes Distress
Social anxiety is a common anxiety disorder that significantly limits life. Read about symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Relationship Crisis: When to Seek Professional Help?
A relationship crisis is painful but resolvable. Learn when couples therapy helps and how to find the right therapist.
Panic Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment
Panic attacks are frightening. A first attack should be checked by a doctor. Read about panic disorder symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Self-Esteem and Therapy: The Path to a Healthier Self-Image
Low self-esteem affects everything: relationships, work, and well-being. Learn how therapy helps build healthier self-esteem.
Insomnia and Mental Health: Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Insomnia and mental health problems often go hand in hand. Learn how insomnia is treated with therapy and when to seek help.
Grief and Loss: How Therapy Helps in the Grieving Process
Losing a loved one is a profound crisis. Learn how therapy helps in grief work and when professional support is needed.
Burnout: Recognize, Treat, and Prevent
Burnout is a serious condition requiring treatment. Learn to recognize symptoms early and find ways to recover and prevent it.
Mental Health by Group
Student mental health: KOTT 2024 and the path to help
KOTT 2024: 23% of female and 10% of male students diagnosed with anxiety. Read about FSHS, institution support, and Kela paths.
Mental health in older adults: Depression is not part of ageing
Depression in later life is far from rare. Read how to distinguish depression from normal ageing and where to find help.
Men's mental health: Why men seek help less often
In Finland, male suicide rates are three times those of women. Read why men seek help less often and how the situation can change.
LGBTQ+ mental health in Finland: Finding affirmative therapy
Sexual and gender minorities suffer more anxiety and depression. Read about minority stress and finding LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy.
Practical Info
Uupumuksen oireet ja työuupumuksen kulku
Uupumuksen oireet ovat väsymystä, kyynistymistä sekä kognitiivisen ja tunteiden hallinnan häiriöitä. Miten ne erottuvat masennuksesta ja mistä apua saa.
B-lausunto ja Kelan etuuksien hakeminen
B-lausunto on lääkärin arvio terveydentilasta ja toimintakyvystä. Kela vaatii sen kuntoutuspsykoterapiaan, pitkään sairauspäivärahaan ja eläkkeeseen.
Sosiaalisten tilanteiden pelko ja sen hoito
Sosiaalisten tilanteiden pelon hoito alkaa pelon tunnistamisesta ja oikean avun valinnasta.
Therapy guarantee and occupational health: Your rights in Finland
The therapy guarantee for under-23s became law on 1 May 2025; for adults the treatment guarantee is three months. How to get help, and from whom.
When therapy isn't working: When to switch therapists
Getting stuck in unsuitable therapy can delay proper treatment by years. Read when to switch therapists and how to do it with Kela.
Therapy Without a Diagnosis: Do You Need a Diagnosis to Get Help?
Can you access therapy without a diagnosis? Yes! Learn when a diagnosis is needed, when not, and how to access help without one.
Online Therapy vs. In-Person: Which Is Right for You?
Online and in-person therapy are both effective. Read a comparison of benefits, drawbacks, and which suits you better.
Kela-Supported Psychotherapy in 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Kela rehabilitative psychotherapy: who qualifies, how to apply and how much is reimbursed? €57.60 per session, up to 80 sessions a year. A full guide.
Online Therapy in Finland: A Comprehensive Guide to Remote Therapy
How does online therapy work? A guide to the benefits, the practicalities, Kela reimbursement and finding a remote therapist in Finland.
The Therapeutic Relationship: Why It Is the Most Important Factor in Therapy
The therapeutic relationship is proven to be the single most important factor in therapy success. Learn why the relationship matters and how to recognize a good one.
Psychotherapy vs. Psychologist Appointment: What Is the Difference?
Psychotherapy and psychologist appointments differ in training, duration, and goals. Read a clear comparison and choose the right service.
Your First Therapy Session: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Nervous about your first therapy session? What happens in the session, how to prepare, what to ask your therapist and how to tell whether they suit you.
How Much Does Therapy Cost in Finland?: A Complete Price Guide 2026
Therapy prices in Finland: an individual session usually costs 80–120 €. Read a complete guide to therapy costs and funding options.
How to Choose the Right Therapist: A Practical Guide
Choosing the right therapist matters more to the outcome than the method does. Practical tips on searching, checking credentials and making the choice.
Seasonal
Spring Fatigue or Depression?: How to Tell the Difference
Spring fatigue is common, but when is tiredness a sign of depression? Learn to recognize the difference and know when to seek help.
New Year Crisis: When the Turn of the Year Causes Anxiety
New Year triggers anxiety and feelings of inadequacy in many. Learn how to handle year-end pressure and find balance.
Christmas Stress: When the Holiday Season Burdens Your Mind
Christmas can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. Read tips for managing holiday stress and learn when to seek help.
Autumn Anxiety: When the Dark Season Weighs on Your Mind
Autumn anxiety and seasonal depression are common in Finland. Learn to recognize symptoms and find help for dark season distress.