MIELI Without Borders
Mental health awareness for foreign language speakers in Finland
Mental health is for everyone
Moving to and living in a new country can be terrifying and sometimes even traumatizing. About one third of foreign-language speakers in Finland feel that they would have needed support for their mental health but didn’t reach out. The main reason was the availability of information in a language they understand – or rather lack thereof.
MIELI Without Borders wants to fill this gap and go even further. We believe that access to mental health support should not be determined by your cultural or linguistic background, and we’re dedicated to fight for this.
Mental health does not discriminate. And neither should mental healthcare.
With almost half a million foreigners living in Finland, and an everchanging world-political situation, this is now more important than ever. Join us and become part of a community for foreigners, by foreigners that welcomes people regardless of language, origin, ability, gender, religion, or status.
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What’s new?
Meeting differently
In this blog, Ingrid André describes the mindfulness walk experience on 10.10 in honor of World Mental Health Day where participants co-created through meditation and walking.
Refugees and mental health
Being a refugee can be incredibly difficult for your mental health. We gathered some information to help those who are currently seeking asylum in Finland
New blog post!
Me Puhumme Teoin – Real Change or Just Empty Promises?
After the Finns party took control of the government in 2023, we saw racist scandal after scandal. The new proposed anti-racism campaign has been put forth to distract from the party’s scandals or no?
Coming up…
Piñata Wrecking Party
Redefining what it means to be a job seeker and instead of allowing rejection to wreck us, we take control—wrecking the piñata made of job rejections. DJ Mabel Raíssa da Cruz will be playing from 18:00 – 22:00 at MS8 Hub, Arielinkatu 16, 00540 Helsinki. All are welcome and RSVP below.
Mental Health Mondays – Sensorial Meditation & Writing Workshop
Monday 28.10.2024, 18.00-20.30 In this somatic workshop, we will focus on the body through a guided meditation and explore the connection through writing.
Peer support group
Feeling lost in Finland? Join our support group for laughs, venting, and survival tips—because we all need a little help with Finnish winters! ❄️