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WHO Collaborating Centre on Health in All Policies and the Social Determinants of Health

National recognition for WHO Collaborating Centre co-directors’ new research funding

The Research Council of Finland and Tampere University have both published news of a major funding success involving the co-directors of our WHO Collaborating Centre.

The six-year research consortium has secured nearly €6 million from the Strategic Research Council’s Public Mental Health programme. Led by our Centre’s Co-director Lauri Kokkinen, with Co-directors Meri Koivusalo and Salla Atkins leading work packages, the consortium will investigate how social mechanisms shape mental health in Finland.

The research will examine a striking paradox: mental health challenges are increasing even though Finland has repeatedly been ranked the world’s happiest country. The project will generate evidence and practical solutions to support public mental health policy.

Read the announcements from the Research Council of Finland and Tampere University.

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Our Centre joins GNHiAP webinar on Health in All Policies

Our Centre is proud to contribute to the upcoming GNHiAP webinar, “Health in All Policies in a Changing World: Reflections and Tools for Action,” taking place online on September 15, 2026. Our Centre’s coordinator and co-director have been closely involved in developing and organizing the webinar. The event will introduce the Four-Pillars model, highlight practical country experiences, and provide a space for policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and partners to exchange ideas on strengthening Health in All Policies in a rapidly changing world. We are delighted to collaborate with GNHiAP on this timely global event and warmly invite everyone interested in health equity and multisectoral action to join us.