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RDI Programmes The research carried out at THL is organised into three Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) programmes. The programmes produce up to date knowledge on the current state of health and wellbeing, as well as changes affecting th...https://thl.fi/en/research/rdi-programmes
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Pupils’ experiences of safety in everyday school life are a central component of their wellbeing at school Published 8.5.2026 The views expressed in the blog posts are the writers' own and do not represent the official position of the institution....https://thl.fi/en/-/pupils-experiences-of-safety-in-everyday-school-life-are-a-central-component-of-their-wellbeing-at-school
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11.6.2026 | From autumn 2026, all students starting upper secondary education will complete a new digital health survey at the beginning of their studies. The reform changes the timing of health examinations so that support reaches students when they need it most.https://thl.fi/en/-/health-care-for-upper-secondary-students-is-being-reformed-new-digital-health-survey-helps-time-services-according-to-need
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13.7.2026 | In spring 2026, a disease cluster caused by the bacterium Salmonella Bovismorbificans was detected in Finland. The cluster included a total of 64 cases, who are suspected to have been infected domestically. Of these cases, 37 have been confirmed to be caused by the same bacterial strain. Most cases were detected between March and May. In addition, a single case was detected in June. Based on currently available information, the outbreak is over.https://thl.fi/en/-/salmonella-bovismorbificans-outbreak-detected-in-finland-in-spring-is-over
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IPS supported employment On this page Who are the instructions for? This is a guideline for IPS job coaches and team leaders on the IPS supported employment method. In IPS supported employment you support the customer in finding employment in the ...https://thl.fi/en/guidelines-for-professionals/ips-supported-employment
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24.3.2026 | There will be service interruptions in the external online services of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on Wednesday 25 March. There will be interruptions between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.https://thl.fi/en/-/service-interruptions-in-thl-s-online-services-25.3
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Intervening in female genital mutilation (FGM) On this page Who is this guideline for? This guideline provides information on female genital mutilation as a tradition and guidelines for practical, preventive work. The guideline is intended for pro...https://thl.fi/en/guidelines-for-professionals/intervening-in-female-genital-mutilation-fgm-
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The programme aims to ensure that substance use and addiction services for young people operate smoothly and promptly.https://thl.fi/en/research/projects/alive-programme-for-preventing-drug-related-deaths-among-young-people-2025-2027
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Gambling On this page Monitoring gambling and its impacts is becoming increasingly important With the new Gambling Act (10/2026), gambling operations will be opened to competition in July 2027. The impacts of the gambling system reform must be mon...https://thl.fi/en/data-and-statistics/gambling
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Drugs – Population-level use by region On this page Long-term increase in drug use THL’s nationwide wastewater-based epidemiology shows marked regional differences in the use of different drugs and in how patterns of use have changed over time. On...https://thl.fi/en/data-and-statistics/drugs/population-level-use-by-region
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THL has a significant role in calculating health and social services funding The insitute maintains and updates the database used for calculating the population’s service needs and determines the need-based coefficients on the basis of which each ...https://thl.fi/en/our-view/how-is-27-billion-euros-in-social-and-health-care-funding-allocated-/thl-has-a-significant-role-in-calculating-health-and-social-services-funding
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Wastewater research provides independent national and regional data on drug use in Finland. The national study covers over 60 % of the Finnish population.https://thl.fi/en/research/projects/wastewater-research-population-level-drug-use
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This is a critical moment for promoting the health and wellbeing of older people – municipalities and wellbeing services counties must make cooperation work Published 12.5.2026 The views expressed in the blog posts are the writers’ own and do not ...https://thl.fi/en/-/this-is-a-critical-moment-for-promoting-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-older-people-municipalities-and-wellbeing-services-counties-must-make-cooperation-work
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6.5.2026 | Substance use and addiction services are in a transitional phase, where service contacts increasingly take place in basic services. The change offers opportunities for earlier support and more efficient referral to treatment, but requires determined development of the service structures, collaboration and competence in basic services. Otherwise, there is a risk that the services do not meet peopl...https://thl.fi/en/-/substance-use-and-addiction-services-under-transformation-service-use-is-moving-to-basic-services-where-structures-and-competence-must-be-strengthened
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Availability of services and continuity of care build trust in the health and social services system When people need social or health services, they may visit a health and social services centre, use digital services, or meet a school social work...https://thl.fi/en/our-view/how-does-the-social-and-health-care-service-system-work-/availability-of-services-and-continuity-of-care-build-trust-in-the-health-and-social-services-system
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24.3.2026 | Spending time in nature and engaging in outdoor activities are associated with better mental wellbeing among young people, according to the results of the School Health Promotion Study. Mental wellbeing was highest among adolescents who spent time in nature on a daily basis.https://thl.fi/en/-/time-spent-in-nature-may-support-young-people-s-mental-wellbeing
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Mental health promotion in municipalities and wellbeing services counties On this page Who are the instructions for? These instructions are intended for regional and municipal decision-makers, professionals working in municipalities and wellbeing ...https://thl.fi/en/guidelines-for-professionals/mental-health-promotion-in-municipalities-and-wellbeing-services-counties
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Population wellbeing – Health of prisoners On this page Quality of life is perceived as poor According to the 2023 study, the quality of life of prisoners, especially women, was lower than that in the rest of the population. Compared to the previo...https://thl.fi/en/data-and-statistics/population-wellbeing/health-of-prisoners
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16.4.2026 | Children and young people with a foreign background fare worse than children and young people with two Finnish-born parents across several domains of health, well-being and safety. The differences are particularly evident in boys’ health and well-being. The findings are based on the School Health Promotion study conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).https://thl.fi/en/-/school-health-promotion-study-children-and-young-people-with-a-foreign-background-fare-worse-than-their-peers-in-many-respects-but-like-studying
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The client process in disability social work – a tool for ensuring equality Published 28.5.2026 The views expressed in the blog posts are the writers’ own and do not represent the official position of the institution. In a high-quality client proc...https://thl.fi/en/-/the-client-process-in-disability-social-work-a-tool-for-ensuring-equality