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Kids mostly turn to school nurses for support, THL survey finds
Only half of the youngsters said they felt there was an adult at school in whom they could confide.
According to the THL study, children and young people use the student care services available to them extensively.
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Children and young people in Finland feel they received support for their well-being from school nurses and other professionals, according to a study published by the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on Monday.
The study s findings were based on results of THL s 2019 School Health Promotion study.