Helsinki, December 14, 2008 : .According to a study, one-third of students in Finland’s higher education suffer from depression and anxiety symptoms.According to Xinhua, the Finnish Student Health and Wellbeing survey released Monday found that students in higher education have more psychological and mental symptoms than other citizens.
40% of female students experienced symptoms of depression and anxiety, while 28% of men reported such symptoms.
According to the study, diagnosed depression and anxiety are more prevalent in women than they were in men.Women’s chances of developing eating disorders was also three times higher than men.
In collaboration with Kela, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare conducted the research.
Jaana Suvisaari is a research professor at THL.She said these students might have mental health issues that need treatment.
Suvisaari said, “To treat the symptoms of the condition,”
Kaloliina is a Hanken School of Economic student who told Xinhua most Finnish students need to work.
One of the reasons for pressure could be trying to find a balance between studying and work.
Suvisaari said distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic had reduced the sense of community, adding that the lack of support provided by study groups makes studying more difficult, especially for young higher education students.
Experts at THL and Kela are concerned about the high prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression among university students, suggesting that physical activities, sufficient sleep, and social contact could help alleviate symptoms.
“It is important that students receive support from higher education institutions and are involved in the activities of student organisations and other communities.It is equally important to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” says Suvi Parikka, Development Manager at THL.
Suvisaari called on teaching staff at higher education institutions to have more contact with students.
“Face-to-face encounters are particularly important for those students whose psychological distress is caused by study difficulties resulting from distance learning,” she pointed out.
The Finnish Student Health and Wellbeing Survey 2021 was carried out between February and March 2021 during the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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