NGO Peaasjad

NGO Peaasjad (Head Matters) was created in 2009 and connects people who care about mental health. The core of Peaasjad consists of mental health, youth field and education specialists, consultants and supporters from different fields. We aspire to address mental health issues in a way that is understandable and science-based, but also optimistic and open.

Our work in the mental health field is divided in 4 categories.

1. Mental health advocacy, in order to support the development of mental health topics and policy making on the national level. NGO Peaasjad is member of Council for the Estonian Coalition for Mental Health and Well-being

2. Counseling services which include free online chat and e-counseling via e-mails by the mental health specialists for the whole population. We also provide short intervention program for the cannabis users. Second important part of counseling is our Youth Center – counseling services for young people (age 16-26 years) to provide short intervention which leads either to forwarding them for more specific professional support or to the diminishing of the problematic situation.

3. Mental health awareness activities toward the whole population which include diverse campaigns and our web page

4. Trainings and information activities as part of diverse local and international projects.