How to deal with the concern caused by the war?
Last week we heard sad news from Ukraine. The situation might cause anxiety and raise concerns and fear.
Published
28.2.2022
You should remember to take care of your wellbeing in the situation:
- It is good to stay informed, but it may be necessary to limit your exposure to the news and the internet, especially if the subject provokes anxiety.
- Follow the news from a reliable source. There's a lot of false or distorted information circulating, especially on social media.
- Stick to your daily routines and take care of yourself and your loved ones. Do things that normally bring you joy.
- Remember that we're safe, even though the situation may feel distressing.
It is natural to react in different ways and you shouldn't try to deny your feelings. Don't be alone, talk about the situation with a loved one, friend or other trusted person.
In the midst of a crisis, we must also remember that we must not give way to discrimination in any form. Every member of our university community is equally valuable and inappropriate or racist behaviour will not be tolerated.
Below you will find a list of people you can contact.
- Mental health organization 0925250113 offers help in English.
- Solmussa-chat for adults on Mon-Thu from 3pm to 7pm: (in Finnish)
- Sekasin-chat for young people on Mon-Fri from 9am till midnight, Sat-Sun from 3pm till midnight: (in Finnish)
- Sekasin-Discord: (Mieli ry)
- offers counseling in Jyväskylä.
- Goodies are JYU employees who are trained for wellbeing guidance.
- With the University chaplain you can discuss on any matter remotely and confidentially.
See also the websites of the and .