Student, what occupies your mind? Find right services and help concerning well-being and coping. Also, see more information and services from <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying">Studying section</a>. If you are an exchange student read about exchange student’s health services, well-being and safety from <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/students-guide/handbook/uni/exchange-studies/information-exchange-students-university/exchange-students-health-services-well-being-and-safety">this page</a>. Doctoral student, please see the pages of <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/doctoral-studies/networking-and-well-being-doctoral-students/doctoral-students-well-being?targeting_set=uni_student">Doctoral studies </a>to find more information about postgraduate students` well-being.

<ul>
	<li>You can book an appointment with J<a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-details/joint-guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-information?targeting_set=uni_student">oint guidance and counselling services guidance counsellor online</a> or contact them by e-mail: studentcounselling.tau [at] tuni.fi.</li>
	<li>Check also support offered in <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="278439e0-f33f-49d7-9652-41bb8df70caa" href="/en/node/19725?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni">Navigaattori</a> (without prior booking chat, Jodel, international student`s helpdesk &amp; drop in)</li>
</ul>

I need help with clarifying my life and study situation

In general, you can always contact <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-details/joint-guidance-and-counselling-services-contact-information?targeting_set=uni_student">the guidance counsellors</a>. If you are unsure who to contact, the student hub <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="278439e0-f33f-49d7-9652-41bb8df70caa" href="/en/node/19725?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni">Navigaattori </a> will refer you to the appropriate services.   <ul>
	<li>If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, your first point of contact is the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS). Contact <a href="https://www.yths.fi/en/services/health-appointments/">FSHS </a>if you, for example, suffer from acute stress, feel anxious, depressed or exhausted, have trouble sleeping or have other ailments that may necessitate sick leave.</li>
</ul>Other support services and information sources:<ul>
	<li>Browse the well-being groups of the academic year:<a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b2e6c562-8e84-4c26-88c8-83f73598eb87" href="/en/node/29033?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni"> Well-being calendar</a>!</li>
	<li>Would you like to meet new people in the university community? Check out <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="5559dab5-1780-4c05-aa76-cb8cf2a43711" href="/en/node/32701?channel=study_guide&organisation=uni">Peer support </a>available!</li>
	<li>Check also <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/support-studying-and-well-being/support-well-being/students-compass-opiskelijan-kompassi?targeting_set=uni_student">Student`s Compass</a>!</li>
	<li>See also the <a href="https://sites.tuni.fi/sportuni-en/">sport services available</a>!</li>
	<li>See also <a href="https://www.nyyti.fi/en/for-students/chat/">Nyyti ry`s anonymous chats available</a>!</li>
</ul>

I am worrying about general well-being matters

<ul>
	<li>If you have concerns about your physical or mental health, your first point of contact is the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS). Contact <a href="https://www.yths.fi/en/services/health-appointments/">FSHS </a>if you, for example, suffer from acute stress, feel anxious, depressed or exhausted, have trouble sleeping or have other ailments that may necessitate sick leave. </li>
	<li>See also list of support services regarding mental health from <a href="https://www.nyyti.fi/en/for-students/find-help/mental-health/">Nyyti ry`s website</a>.</li>
	<li>If you experience a crisis, contact the local crisis centre <a href="https://www.mielenterveysseurat.fi/tampere/in-english/">Osviitta</a>. Nationally, Crisis counselling is offered by <a href="https://mieli.fi/en/support-and-help/crisis-helpline/">Mieli ry</a>, <a href="https://mieli.fi/en/support-and-help/crisis-helpline/" target="_self">Crisis Helplin</a>e, <a href="https://www.mtkl.fi/mtkl-in-english/where-to-find-help-for-your-mental-health/" target="_self">Valoa chatroo</a>m and <a href="https://www.mtkl.fi/mtkl-in-english/where-to-find-help-for-your-mental-health/" target="_self">Professional mental health helplin</a>e.</li>
	<li>The <a href="https://tampereenseurakunnat.fi/sivustot/in_english/activities/students">university chaplains</a> offer confidential individual pastoral care. See also <a href="https://tampereenseurakunnat.fi/sivustot/vanha_kirkko/icck">ICCK</a> (The International Congregation of Christ the King, Tampere). </li>
	<li>Domestic violence, how to get help? See<a href="https://www.nyyti.fi/en/for-students/find-help/domestic-violence/"> Nyyti ry`s list of support services</a> (If you are in immediate danger, phone the emergency services at 112).</li>
	<li>If you fall ill and cannot study, you can take a sick leave. Learn more from <a href="https://www.kela.fi/web/en/eligibility-sickness">websites of Kela</a>.</li>
</ul>

I need help with my physical or mental health, or due to a recent crisis in my life

If you fall ill and cannot study, you can take a sick leave. During the leave you can be paid a sickness allowance. Learn more from <a href="https://www.kela.fi/web/en/eligibility-sickness">websites of Kela</a>.

What if I fall ill during my studies

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/methods-guidance-and-well-being/treatment-referral-substance-abusing-students?targeting_set=uni_student">Explore the Student Substance Abuse Policy here.</a></li>
	<li>You can also find helpful information through<a href="https://paihdelinkki.fi/en" target="_blank"> addictionlink.fi.</a></li>
	<li>If you struggle with gambling, see <a href="https://www.peluuri.fi/en">Peluuri's website.</a> </li>
	<li>You can find more support services from <a href="https://www.nyyti.fi/en/for-students/find-help/abuse-and-addiction/">Nyyti ry`s website</a>.</li>
</ul>

I am struggling with substance abuse or gambling problems

<ul>
	<li>See <a href="https://www.nyyti.fi/en/for-students/find-help/relationships-and-family/">Nyyti ry`s list</a> of support services regarding family and relationships.</li>
	<li>You will also find <a href="https://www.nyyti.fi/en/for-students/find-help/sexuality-and-sexual-health/">a list of services regarding sexuality and sexual health</a>.</li>
</ul>

I need support with family and relationship issues or with sexuality 

Tampere University has a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate behaviour, harassment and bullying. No member of our university community may engage in conduct that may endanger the health and safety of others. We will respond promptly to all complaints of harassment.

The student union TREY’s designated harassment contacts and university's designated harrasment contacts manage incident reporting and investigations. Harassment contacts offer help and advice to students who have experienced harassment, inappropriate behaviour, bullying, discrimination or other forms of unfair treatment. You can also get in touch with the harassment contacts if you are unsure whether certain behaviour amounts to harassment or if you are looking to discuss possible ways to respond to harassment. The harassment contact will lead you to an appropriate contacts, if necessary.

All conversations with the harassment contacts are strictly confidential. 

<ul>
	<li>Read more about University’s guidelines and contact persons from <a href="https://intra.tuni.fi/en/studying/planning-studies-and-study-guidance/methods-guidance-and-well-being/inappropriate-conduct-harassment-and-bullying-help-students?targeting_set=uni_student">this page</a>.</li>
	<li>TREY's harassment contact persons: If inappropriate behaviour, bullying or harassment occurs between students off campus during free time, please get in touch with TREY’s harassment contact and, if necessary, notify the public authorities. You can contact the harassment contacts even if you are unsure of your situation or you just want to discuss ways to intevene in cases of harassment. If needed, the harassment contacts will guide you to further assistance. You can contact either both of the harassment contacts by email (hairinta(at)trey.fi) or one of them (male contact: hairintamies(at)trey.fi; female contact: hairintanainen(at)trey.fi). You can also report harassment anonymously, for example by filling out TREY’s <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=41efuf--UEO81RmAN7fRZ2gqBrJpoNZJohpRcL1IltdUQk0xSkRLMk5XUDBTUUZESVZYV1VJN00zViQlQCN0PWcu">harassment reporting form</a>. TREY's harassment contacts will not take any action or contact anyone without your consent. <a href="https://trey.fi/en/advocacy/social-affairs/help-regarding-harassment-discrimination-and-bullying">Guidelines for responding to inappropriate behaviour and harassment experienced by students are available on TREY’s website</a></li>
</ul>

Tampere University Student's Handbook

Well-being and coping

Tampere University Student's Handbook

Well-being and coping

OpenI need help with clarifying my life and study situation

OpenI am worrying about general well-being matters

OpenI need help with my physical or mental health, or due to a recent crisis in my life

OpenWhat if I fall ill during my studies

OpenI am struggling with substance abuse or gambling problems

OpenI need support with family and relationship issues or with sexuality

OpenI have encountered harassment, bullying or inappropriate behaviour at the university and need support

OpenI am unsure who to ask for help or I have difficulties identifying my specific support needs