Service interruptions overwhelm MIELI ry crisis helpline due to mental health service gaps

With many mental health and social services on summer hiatus, the demand for help continues even during the holiday season. The disruptions in services have resulted in a growing backlog at the MIELI ry Crisis Helpline, which received a record-breaking number of over 70,450 calls during the summer.

Surpassing the previous summer record of over 66,000 call attempts in 2022, this year's figures indicate a significant surge.