Meet Lapinlahti people: Nikoza Suokas
"Lapinlahti is nice to come to. It's a lovely place, cosy and friendly. I wish people would come and discover Lapinlahti," says Nikoza Suokas.
Findings on happiness in Europe – Escape to happiness mobility in Turin, Italy
How do you look after your well-being? What does happiness mean to you? What would you do for yourself if you had an extra hour for well-being right now? These were the...
Mental Landscapes of Malla: Human to Human
Malla Laakso-Nyström's blog series "Mental Landscapes of Malla" shares thoughts and experiences of rehabilitation at Lapinlahti Lähde. In the fourth part, Malla reflects on the...
Unlock Your Creative Potential at the Free AWAKE Masterclass: Empowering Artists and Wellbeing Entrepreneurs
Are you an artist or creative professional dreaming of transforming your passion into a sustainable business? Or a wellness entrepreneur navigating your unique path in the arts...
Meet Lapinlahti people: Jaana Järvinen
"I was studying to become a community nurse and together with my fellow students I participated in the Muuri demonstration in May 2000 in defence of Lapinlahti Hospital. There...
Mental Landscapes of Malla: Status – Rehabilitator
Malla Laakso-Nyström’s blog series “ Mental Landscapes of Malla” shares thoughts and experiences of rehabilitation at Lapinlahden Lähde. In the third part,...
Meet Lapinlahti people: Katri Lento
"Every time I visit Lapinlahti, I get the feeling that this is such a wonderful place that I should visit more often."
Lapinlahti’s resident’s initiative was handed over in a festive ceremony at City Hall
The Lapinlahti community and its supporters delivered the “Let’s secure Lapinlahti’s public ownership” initiative on 9.10.2024 at Helsinki City Hall. The...
The fifth most signed residents’ initiative in Finland will be presented to the City of Helsinki on the eve of World Mental Health Day 9.10.2024
The residents’ initiative to secure the future of the Lapinlahti former hospital area has now come to an end. We thank all signatories and other supporters! There are a...
Press release 27.9.2024: The City of Helsinki takes full responsibility for the renovation of the valuable buildings owned by the City of Lapinlahti – Lapinlahti Community supports the project
On Friday 27.9.2024, Helsinki's Urban Environment Department announced that it will renovate the valuable buildings of the former Lapinlahti psychiatric hospital, which it...
Mental Landscapes of Malla: ‘Lapinlahti is for all of us’
"The greenery wraps me in its accepting embrace, and I feel the tension in my body giving way a little. I pause for a moment and take a deep, calm breath. This beautiful place...
Lapinlahden Lähde activities: Lapinlahti’s therapy services provide well-being and new perspectives on life
As a continuation of more than 180 years of mental health work, Lapinlahti offers a wide range of therapy services. The wide range confirms Lapinlahti's position as a center for...
Lapinlahti featured in a new global Citizen Network News newspaper
Lapinlahden Lähde and the activities of the Lapinlahti region are prominently featured in a new global newspaper on civic engagement, Citizen Network News. With engaging content...
The Lapinlahti community in Helsinki is part of the Everyone’s Helsinki, Kaikkien Helsinki Alliance
The guiding principle of the Kaikkien Helsinki Alliance is that the city belongs to everyone, and all stakeholders affected by the city and its development should genuinely...
Excellent news in the world of mental health! MIITTI has been granted permanent STEA funding
We’re thrilled to announce that we will be continuing to organize wonderful events at MIITTI, aimed at promoting and boosting mental well-being, elevating mood, and...
MIITTI’s Role in Owning My Story: An EU Erasmus+ Project That Empowers Migrant Narratives Across Europe
Here at Pro Lapinlahti Mental Health Association’s MIITTI, we’re excited to tell you about the EU Erasmus+ project, Owning My Story, a collaboration between New...
Lapinlahden Lähde has won second place in the European Civil Society Awards – the award was received in Brussels
Press Release 7.3.2024Lapinlahden Lähde & Pro Lapinlahti Mental Health Association from Helsinki has been awarded second place in the European Civil Society...
Two proposals related to Lapinlahti included in Helsinki’s OmaStadi vote
What would make Helsinki better? Now is the time to vote for what you would like to see in your own neighbourhood. The Helsinki OmaStadi vote runs until Sunday 17 March and...