Antwerp, Belgium, September 10–12, 2025 The European Conference on Mental Health (ECMH) is an annual international conference that brings together mental health professionals, researchers, experts by experience, and service users from around the…
In Niemikoti Foundation’s activities, family and close-relative work means actively recognizing loved ones and promoting their inclusion. The annual event for families and relatives offers an opportunity to learn about the…
The Niemikoti Foundation’s Subleasing Housing Unit provides a safe home for around 1,100 mental health rehabilitees in Helsinki. Its work is based on long-term leasing, where the foundation rents apartments—often from…
In this profession as an expert by experience, advanced age and life experience are an asset, even though in our society age discrimination tends to begin already around the age of…
The 10th Expert by Experience Training is Starting! Do You Want to Become an Expert by Experience? Do you have personal experience of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or other…
Our Expert-by-Experience training turns 10 with the application period starting on August 18, 2025. This is a perfect moment to look back at the history of our Expert-by-Experience activities – and…
At the Niemikoti Foundation, Expert by Experience Sirpa Sinisalo and professional Minna Tikka-Lapveteläinen form a working pair. The aim is to make use of shared expertise in the foundation’s Expert-by-Experience training…
Do you have personal experience of mental health challenges, addiction, or other life difficulties—and of the factors that support recovery? Are you interested in becoming an Expert by Experience, and are…
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Liikunta, erityisesti joukkuelajit, tuovat toipumiseen yhteisön voimaa. Liikunnasta saa elämään liikettä, rytmiä ja mielihyvää. Liikunta ei ole vain fyysistä tekemistä – se on myös tunteita: iloa, pettymystä, voitonriemua ja harmitusta. Kentällä…
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