First mental well-being appointment EUR 89
Concern about your or a loved one's mental health
Anyone can face mental health and mental well-being challenges. Attending the first appointment is often one of the most difficult steps to take. A first mental well-being appointment is an easy and good place to start with, for example, these themes:
- Anxiety
- Low or worsening mood
- Life management challenges
- Challenging life situation
- Big life change
- Self-esteem problems
- A loved one ’s situation
- Prolonged strain or stress
- Prolonged fatigue or insomnia
- Loneliness
- Sudden crisis
The price and content of the first mental well-being appointment
The price of the first mental well-being appointment is EUR 89 (including the Kanta and outpatient fees). The 45-minute appointment can take place in person or remotely via video connection. You will be able to analyse your situation with a specialist and make a preliminary plan for further treatment and, if necessary, choosing the right specialist. You do not need a referral for a first mental well-being appointment.
You can often get an appointment for the same day or the next day. In addition to our online booking service, you can also book your first mental well-being appointment by calling our customer service at 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge).
The price of any visits after the first mental well-being appointment is determined in accordance with Mehiläinen’s normal price list.
Challenges to mental health and mental well-being
Anorexia
Psychological and physical factors affect the development of an eating disorder.
Anxiety and anxiety disorder
The symptoms can be caused by stress, lifestyle changes or brain neurotransmitters.
Binge-eating disorder (BED)
Anxiety and depression are common root causes behind the symptoms.
Bulimia
The symptoms stem from the need to control one’s eating and body image.
Chronic fatigue i.e. exhaustion
Fatigue can be caused by physical or mental strain and stress.
Eating disorders
Professional help for eating disorders.
Stress
Prolonged stress without sufficient recovery can impair health and functional capacity.
Other related services
Concern chat
Discussion support for stress and coping around the clock.
Kela-reimbursed rehabilitative psychotherapy
Psychotherapy service based on a psychiatrist’s assessment and granted by Kela for maintaining and rebuilding working and studying ability.
Psychotherapist
Provides treatment based on discussion and functional methods, which aims to improve mental well-being.
Frequently asked questions about the first mental well-being appointment
A first mental well-being appointment is an inexpensive low-threshold service to support mental well-being and mental health.
The purpose of the first mental well-being appointment is to help take the first steps towards psychological support and step over other thresholds related to starting treatment. The first appointment can also offer psychological first aid in unexpected or upsetting situations. At the first mental well-being appointment, you can safely discuss your situation with a mental health professional.
You do not need a referral for a first mental well-being appointment.
It is possible to arrange the first mental well-being appointment both at an appointment and remotely using a video connection.
Seeking treatment often evokes strong feelings, and the variety of different forms of support may also be confusing. Attending the first appointment is often one of the most difficult steps to take. If you are worried about your mental health or mental well-being, we recommend booking a first mental well-being appointment.