The Finnish National Health Index, jointly published by Kela (The Social Insurance Institution of Finland) and the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), has revealed significant regional differences in disability and illness rates across Finland. According to the latest data, the highest burden of disability is concentrated in Eastern and Northern Finland, while Southern Finland shows comparatively better health outcomes.
A recent study, funded by Kela (The Social Insurance Institution of Finland), has shown that dance movement therapy, when combined with conventional treatments, significantly reduces depression symptoms more than conventional treatments alone. The researchers suggest that Finland should consider expanding the use of this therapy based on these promising results.
The study involved 157 participants, all diagnosed with depression posing a threat to their work or study capabilities.