MielenTEKoja was a collaborative project between Nyyti and Tekniikan akateemiset TEK. It was aimed for students of technology, mathematics, and science. The project finished in March 2022.
Peer support
mielenTEKoja-chat: 1-on-1 peer support
mielenTEKoja- chat is closed. Our last chat was 21.3.2022
The chat provided a one-on-one conversation opportunity with a trained peer counsellor. You could get peer support on any topic related to student life, mental wellbeing or study ability. The chat was anonymous, confidential and free of charge.
Nyyti’s group chats in English
Nyyti’s anonymous group chats are open to all students. Chats in English are on Tuesdays at 6-8 p.m. The chats are a place to share ideas and experiences on a variety of topics related to student life. Once a month, we chat in English.
Learn more and join the group chats here.
Information and skills
Learn life skills
Nyyti’s Learn Life Skills website provides you with information, tips and tools which can help you enhance your own wellbeing. Start practising today!
Contents of the website are based on Nyyti’s Wellbeing Skills booklet, which you can also print out and use as a workbook. Download Wellbeing skills (pdf).
Stories
Read other students’ stories about living and dealing with mental health and life management difficulties. You might find out you are not alone. Read stories here.
Mind Matters blog
Nyyti’s blog addresses topical issues related to student wellbeing. Read our blog here.
NyytiTalk
NyytiTalk deals with themes related to student life and wellbeing. We offer one NyytiTalk in English per semester. Watch previous episodes here.
Find help
You are worthy of help and support. See our list of professionals who offer students and young adults help and support in different challenging life situations. Find help here.
What is mielenTEKoja?
Background
In 2019, more than 40% of university students of technology reported that they often or constantly worry about their wellbeing. One in three felt overwhelmed by the workload associated with their studies. (TEK student survey 2019.) The Covid pandemic and restrictions on students have further tested the resilience of higher education students. Today’s study ability is tomorrow’s work ability – mental skills are tomorrow’s work skills. Read more…