Estonian-Swedish Mental Health and Suicidology Institute

Founded in 1993, Estonian-Swedish Mental Health and Suicidology Institute is a non-governmental organisation based in Tallinn, Estonia working on mental health, science & research, education.

The Estonian-Swedish Mental Health and Suicidology Institute (ERSI) is a non-governmental research and development organisation based in Tallinn, Estonia. Established in 1993 with links to Karolinska Institute in Sweden, it works to map and promote mental health and to prevent and reduce mental health problems and suicidal behaviour. Its activities include epidemiological and evaluation research, policy and practice development, public awareness through media and publications, training for health, social, school and other professionals, and the development of web-based and app-based interventions. It is a strategic partner of the Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs, works largely on EU- and WHO-funded projects, and supervises doctoral and student research. It is registered as a non-profit association and as a research and development institution.