Kela data shows that Finnish children and adolescents use antidepressants and ADHD medications significantly more than their peers in other Nordic countries.<\/p>\n
Miika Vuori<\/strong>, a senior researcher at Kela, told STT that Finland used fewer antidepressants than other Nordic countries 15 years ago, but has since caught up and now surpasses them.<\/p>\n “Girls, and especially young women, are more likely to seek healthcare services. So when more people seek care, diagnoses are also more likely,” Vuori said.<\/p>\n Psychotherapy is the primary recommended treatment for mild to moderate depression. But Vuori noted that in recent years, it has become clear that short-term therapy is not available in sufficient quantities, which may lead to medication being prescribed more readily.<\/p>\n About 15 years ago, Finnish children were found to be using ADHD medications less than their Nordic peers, but since then, the number of primary school-aged boys receiving attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs<\/a> has risen sharply.<\/p>\n A recent All Points North episode looked into why the number of children being diagnosed with ADHD in Finland has surged over the past decade. Listen to the episode via this embedded player, on Yle Areena<\/a>, via Apple<\/a>, Spotify<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n Are the kids alright? Finland’s ADHD generation<\/strong><\/p>\n Helsinki Pride will limit the visibility of politicians and political parties in this year\u2019s Pride parade, reported <\/a>MTV Uutiset.<\/p>\n The party-specific parade blocs from previous years have been removed, and parties will no longer have the opportunity to become community partners of Helsinki Pride as before, according to organisers.<\/p>\n This year, politicians can march behind a shared banner for politicians \u2014 the “Politicians for Rainbow Rights” block \u2014 instead of under their own party flags.<\/p>\n According to Annu Kemppainen<\/strong>, Executive Director of Helsinki Pride, politicians\u2019 and parties\u2019 participation in the parade has long sparked strong feelings within the community \u2014 both supportive and critical.<\/p>\n \u201cNowadays, it seems polarisation has tightened and increased. When parties come together to act as one, the point isn\u2019t which party gets the most visibility, but that everyone joins the parade united for the same cause,” she said.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, an announcement that Finnish President Alexander Stubb<\/strong> and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb<\/strong> will serve as the patrons of Helsinki Pride<\/a> has drawn criticism from some members of Parliament, Ilta-Sanomat reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Finns Party MP Onni Rostila<\/strong> has criticised Stubb’s move, saying it breaks from the more neutral stance of his predecessor, Sauli Niinist\u00f6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Christian Democrat MP P\u00e4ivi R\u00e4s\u00e4nen<\/strong> also criticised Stubb\u2019s involvement, writing on X, “I respect our president, but taking on the role of a Pride figurehead was not a wise move”.<\/p>\n While Stubb has served as a Pride patron before, first in 2010 as foreign minister \u2014 this is the first time the role has been held by a sitting president. Former President Tarja Halonen<\/strong> also served as a patron, but only after leaving office. In 2022, Niinist\u00f6’s spouse Jenni Haukio<\/strong> was a Pride patron.<\/p>\n Helsinki Pride is Finland\u2019s largest human rights and cultural event, expected to draw over 100,000 participants during Pride Week, held from 23 to 29 June.<\/p>\n Thrifty treats<\/p>\n Supermarket chain Lidl has announced that this summer, its stores will offer their baked goods at a 50 percent discount from 8 pm onwards in a bid to cut food waste, Iltalehti reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Previously, Lidl sold its leftover bakery items at a clearance price the following day. The company said that evening discounts could be a more effective way to prevent food waste.<\/p>\n “Now we want to test over the summer how price reductions on bakery items affect the amount of waste,” said Lidl\u2019s sustainability manager Annu Puurula.<\/strong><\/p>\n The new discount will be available every day from June 3 to September 1 in all Lidl stores across Finland.<\/p>\n According to Lidl’s sustainability program, the goal is to keep food waste below 1.5 percent. Lidl stated that currently, 1.48 percent of its food products \u2014 equalling 14.8 grams per kilogram \u2014 end up as waste.<\/p>\n Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. You can create your Yle ID via<\/strong> this link<\/strong><\/a>. 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Politicians united at Helsinki Pride<\/p>\n