Objective

ERSI’s statutory objective is research and development in the field of mental health, suicidology and external causes of poisoning and harm:

• conducting fundamental, applied and evaluation research
• conducting studies, formation and administration of necessary databases, collection and analysis of data, making data available for research, publishing the results of research
• contribution to the preparation of new generation of scientists according to agreements with universities and other academic organisations
• participation in national and international research and development through applying for national, European and other international programs, contracts and grants for research and development
• offering expertise assistance
• arrangement of trainings and scientific seminars and conferences
• formation and supplementation of info bank
• explaining promotion and prevention activities in mass media
• dissemination of the information about promotion and prevention to the leaders of the Republic of Estonia
• offering medical and psychological help to the persons in stress or in crisis situation
• collaboration with all similar organisations and institutions, both in Estonia and abroad
• application and receipt of donations and grants in order to achieve statutory objectives
• awarding grants to the persons involved in achieving statutory objectives
• publishing