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The Scientific Council makes a consensus decision on the classification of practices based on the Lead Scientific Editor’s proposal. The assessment work emphasises objectivity and impartiality. The members of the Scientific Council extensively represent disciplines closely related to supporting children and families.

 

MEMBERS

Kristian Wahlbeck, MD, Research Professor, the National Institute for Health and Welfare; Director of Development at MIELI Mental Health Finland

Eeva Aronen, MD, Professor in Child Psychiatry, University of Helsinki; Physician, Helsinki University Hospital, Child Psychiatry

Mirjam Kalland, Ph.D. (Educ.), Professor in Early Childhood Education, University of Helsinki

Jorma Komulainen, MD, Docent; Editor-in-Chief, Finnish Medical Society Duodecim

Raija-Leena Punamäki, Ph.D., MBA, Professor in Psychology, Tampere University

Marja Holmila, D.Soc.Sc., Research Professor, Emerita, National Institute for Health and Welfare

Nina Sajaniemi, Ph.D, Professor in Early Childhood Education, University of Eastern Finland

Taina Laajasalo, Psy.D., Docent (Psychology), University of Helsinki; Chief Specialist, National Institute for Health and Welfare

Heikki Hiilamo, D.Soc.Sc., Ph.D., Research Professor, National Institute for Health and Welfare

Kirsi Peltonen, Psy.D., Docent (Mental Health and Psychology), Tampere University; University Lecturer, Tampere University

Kirsimarja Raitasalo, Ph.D., Docent (Social Psychology), University of Eastern Finland; Senior Researcher, National Institute for Health and Welfare

Klaus Ranta, MD, Master in Psychology, Docent; Head of Department, Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS)