Mika Niemelä

I am a research group leader focusing on the wellbeing and services for children, adolescents, and families.

I also serve as the Interaction Coordinator in the SchoolWell research consortium funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC) (Future School of Comprehensive Well-Being, University of Helsinki). SchoolWell develops research-based solutions to promote the well-being of children and youth as part of their schoolwork.

In addition to my research work, I have been involved in developing and implementing child- and family-centered methods and training programs for over 20 years. I have provided training and consultation to organizations and professionals from various fields in family- and network-centered work. I have also worked as a training psychotherapist in couple and family therapy psychotherapy training programs.