FAMILIA
  • Etusivu
  • Home
  • TOIMINTAA JA TUKEA
    • Duo vanhempainvalmennus
    • Duo-ryhmät
    • Kerhot ja työpajat
    • Kokemusasiantuntijat
    • Neuvonta ja tuki
    • Tapahtumat
    • BElingual -hanke
    • Leiritoiminta
    • Tuetut lomat
    • Munduo - kahden kulttuurin nuorille
  • ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT
    • Duo Family Training
    • Duo Groups
    • Clubs and workshops
    • Experts by Experience
    • Events
    • Advice and support
    • BElingual -project
    • Subsidised vacation
    • Weekend Camps
    • Munduo - For Intercultural Youth
  • TIETOA
    • Uutiskirjeet
    • Blogi
    • Nettikurssit ja oppaat
    • Kuinka puhua rasismista ja syrjinnästä -opas
    • Rinnallasi-materiaalipankki
    • Puolison polku - työllistyminen, kotoutuminen ja hyvinvointi
    • Tietoa kahden kulttuurin perheistä
    • Vaikuttamistyö >
      • Antirasistinen vaikuttamistyö
      • Kuntavaalit
      • Mitä kaksikielisyys merkitsee sinulle
    • Ammattilaisille
  • INFORMATION
    • Newsletter
    • Blog
    • Online courses and guides
    • Tools for Speaking about Racism and Discrimination Guide
    • Partner's Path Project >
      • Path ambassadors
      • Challenges and solutions >
        • A to Z for intercultural couples
        • Anatomy of a CV
        • Why is a finnish partner a strength?
        • Fluent finnish required
      • Partner's path information and results
    • Advocacy
    • Municipal Elections
    • Professionals
  • JOIN US
    • Become a member
    • Volunteering
    • Internship
    • Open Positions
  • TULE MUKAAN
    • Liity jäseneksi
    • Tule vapaaehtoiseksi
    • Tule harjoitteluun
    • Avoimet työpaikat
  • SUOMEN KIELI
  • FINNISH LANGUAGE
  • TIETOA MEISTÄ
    • Yhteystiedot
    • Familia ry
    • Hankkeet
    • Rekisteriseloste
  • ABOUT US
    • Contact information
    • Familia ry
    • Projects
    • Privacy notice

​A to Z for Intercultural Couples

H - HEALTH

15/7/2021

0 Comments

 
Multiple research all over Europe have shown how unemployment has a direct effect on people’s health. Both your physical and mental health are affected by unemployment and integration. Do not overlook the very basics of your health like sleep, nutrition or physical activity. Job hunting may become the only thing you want to focus on, but the lack of basic care might create a vicious circle making you less capable to look properly for a job, and therefore feeling more stressed and more inclined to neglect your sleep or other basic routines and so on. Don’t either overlook the consequences of your new Finnish environment on your health. The lack of sun and the climate directly affect your energy levels. Many Finns take vitamins and have a doctor following them when the autumn comes. Don’t hesitate to mention these to your doctor.
​

Do not overlook either your own mental health. Changing country, going through major changes in your personal life such as a marriage or children, unemployment, integration process, all these things that are “normal” in your life are major stress factors. Anxiety, depression, stress are very common among immigrants, especially unemployed ones. Make plans, break down problems into smaller issues, spend time and share your experience with others. Don’t hesitate to get professional help, and to talk about your mental state with your doctor.  Some of our participants have expressed guilt and shame in feeling depressed or overwhelmed. “I should be happy to be here”, “the conditions here are way better than before” “this is a good place for my kids”. All these reflections are very common but can’t overtake how you actually feel. Being depressed, sad, angry, frustrated is a normal and common thing, and you have the right to have these feelings and emotions. Don’t reject them. ​
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    A TO Z

    Our complete guide to employment, integration, and well-being in Finland for foreigners with a Finnish partner and intercultural couples

    Categories

    All
    A
    B
    C
    D
    E
    F
    G
    H
    I
    J
    K
    L
    M
    N
    O
    P
    Q
    R
    S
    T
    U
    V
    W
    X
    Y
    Z

    RSS Feed

Toimisto / OFFICE 

Lintulahdenkatu 10, 7. kerros / 7th Floor
​00500 Helsinki
Suomi-Finland

Puhelin / PHONE

+358 (0) 44 773 8628

aukioloajat / Opening times

Toimistomme on toistaiseksi suljettu vierailijoilta koronaepidemian vuoksi.

​Our office in temporarily closed for outside visitors because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VAT-numero / VAT-Number

​1056329-6

Picture

Familia on johtava kahden kulttuurin perheiden asiantuntija ja edunvalvoja 
​Familia is the leading expert and advocate of intercultural families
Picture
© Familia 2021
  • Etusivu
  • Home
  • TOIMINTAA JA TUKEA
    • Duo vanhempainvalmennus
    • Duo-ryhmät
    • Kerhot ja työpajat
    • Kokemusasiantuntijat
    • Neuvonta ja tuki
    • Tapahtumat
    • BElingual -hanke
    • Leiritoiminta
    • Tuetut lomat
    • Munduo - kahden kulttuurin nuorille
  • ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT
    • Duo Family Training
    • Duo Groups
    • Clubs and workshops
    • Experts by Experience
    • Events
    • Advice and support
    • BElingual -project
    • Subsidised vacation
    • Weekend Camps
    • Munduo - For Intercultural Youth
  • TIETOA
    • Uutiskirjeet
    • Blogi
    • Nettikurssit ja oppaat
    • Kuinka puhua rasismista ja syrjinnästä -opas
    • Rinnallasi-materiaalipankki
    • Puolison polku - työllistyminen, kotoutuminen ja hyvinvointi
    • Tietoa kahden kulttuurin perheistä
    • Vaikuttamistyö >
      • Antirasistinen vaikuttamistyö
      • Kuntavaalit
      • Mitä kaksikielisyys merkitsee sinulle
    • Ammattilaisille
  • INFORMATION
    • Newsletter
    • Blog
    • Online courses and guides
    • Tools for Speaking about Racism and Discrimination Guide
    • Partner's Path Project >
      • Path ambassadors
      • Challenges and solutions >
        • A to Z for intercultural couples
        • Anatomy of a CV
        • Why is a finnish partner a strength?
        • Fluent finnish required
      • Partner's path information and results
    • Advocacy
    • Municipal Elections
    • Professionals
  • JOIN US
    • Become a member
    • Volunteering
    • Internship
    • Open Positions
  • TULE MUKAAN
    • Liity jäseneksi
    • Tule vapaaehtoiseksi
    • Tule harjoitteluun
    • Avoimet työpaikat
  • SUOMEN KIELI
  • FINNISH LANGUAGE
  • TIETOA MEISTÄ
    • Yhteystiedot
    • Familia ry
    • Hankkeet
    • Rekisteriseloste
  • ABOUT US
    • Contact information
    • Familia ry
    • Projects
    • Privacy notice