Mental Health Investment Bank opens in Tallinn

The Estonian Coalition for Mental Health and Well-being (VATEK) has launched a Mental Health Investment Bank in Ülemiste City, Tallinn. Unlike traditional banks, this initiative encourages individuals to invest time, attention, and care rather than money into their well-being.

The project serves as the culmination of Mental Health Month, themed ‘Investing in Mental Health.’ The platform provides practical tools, worksheets, and exercises via a dedicated website to help people integrate mental health maintenance into their daily routines.

VATEK Executive Director Kadri Haljas stated that the goal is to shift the perception of mental health care from a reactive measure taken during burnout to a proactive, consistent habit similar to physical health maintenance. The initiative emphasizes that small actions, such as taking a ten-minute break or a walk, can serve as meaningful investments in well-being.