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1.8.2. Piloting a Stepped-Care Model for Mental Health Services
Mental health disorders are widespread in Estonia and are becoming an increasingly serious problem. More than one in four adults (27.6%) are at risk of depression, while one in five (20%) are at risk of generalised anxiety disorder.
At the same time, access to mental health services remains limited, as the current matched-care model has not been able to adapt to growing demand. The system continues to be affected by long-standing challenges, including a shortage of specialists, long waiting times and unequal access to services across regions.
Addressing these issues requires a systematic redesign of services based on the stepped-care approach, together with the introduction of smart solutions.
Project duration: 2025–2029
Project is fundede by the Public Sector Innovation Fund
Project contact at the Government Office: Elisabeth Luisk, [email protected], 5390 5063
Read more (in Estonian): Vaimse tervise astmelise abi piloteerimine
Last updated on 01.10.2025
Activities and projects in the field of innovation are funded under the European Union Cohesion Policy 2021–2027 measure.
Last updated: 23.02.2026
