Student’s study ability, mental wellbeing and support services
As a Diak degree student, you have access to a range of student wellbeing and support services from student counsellors, special education teachers and school pastors to workshops and support groups.
Visit the campus-specific pages to find out more about the services:
Student, contact us!
Would you like to discuss matters concerning your wellbeing and carrying on with your life and studies? With this contact form you can ask for personal contact with student support services in Diak. All information you send is handled confidentially. The form is for Diak students.
Student counsellor services
Students may talk to a student counsellor in confidence about social and financial issues and issues related to their studies. It is advisable to talk to the counsellor if problems occur that can distract a student from studying.
Personal matters may influence the progress and motivation of students and their studies. Students may be troubled by e.g. issues related to personal relationships, circumstances at the school or even their income.
A student counsellor provides the opportunity for students to discuss these issues confidentially with a professional, guiding and supporting students in their different circumstances.
Special education teacher
The special education teacher can help in situations where learning is difficult. If you have a diagnosed learning difficulty, illness or injury that hampers your ability to study, or you suspect that you might have a learning disability, we can find out suitable ways for you to study despite the challenges. Please, contact your local special education teacher.
If you have been diagnosed with a learning difficulty, illness or injury, you may receive individual study arrangements. Please, contact your study guidance counsellor or your special education teacher.
Special education teacher Laura Manninen (laura.manninen@diak.fi, tel. 050 408 3655)
Student wellbeing groups at Diak
Most Diak campuses provide multi-professional student well-being personals, whose task is to provide special measures to support students in coping with their studies when necessary. The most important goal is to prevent students from dropping out of their studies, which can be prevented by support.
The student wellbeing services, including student counsellor, school pastor and deacon are also available for students in Diak campuses.