Agenda Profile: Liina Kersna
Inquiry regarding the cessation of funding for the school psychologists’ advisory line 1226 (no. 683)
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on supporting the quality and accessibility of mental health services for youth, underscoring the necessity of qualified specialists. Criticism is aimed at the ministry's actions (or inaction) regarding the promotion of the information line, suggesting a results-based evaluation of the policy. The speaker defends a specific political solution initiated earlier (the counseling line 1226).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the launch and operation of the school psychologists' helpline, referencing their previous direct involvement in its establishment. They emphasize the importance of qualifications ("qualified school psychologists") and refer to studies and indicators concerning the prevalence of youth mental health issues. This expertise is also evident in their ability to distinguish between professional and more general helplines.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and critical, posing direct questions to the minister concerning the ministry's activities. The speaker employs logical contrast, calling into question the low figures presented, as they contradict the known prevalence of mental health issues. The tone is concerned and demands accountability for the inaction.
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Activity Patterns
The action pattern demonstrates participation in inquiries focusing on the sustainability and effectiveness of previously initiated policies. The speaker uses their former political role (being present at the initiation) as an authority when assessing the current situation.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the ministry and the minister, criticizing their failure to promote the information line over the past year. The criticism is both procedural and policy-based, questioning the ministry's efforts and the adequacy of the data provided. The lack of proper qualification for alternative lines is also being criticized.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, concentrating on a nationwide advice line aimed at educational staff and youth. Specific regional interests or projects are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data. The discussion indirectly concerns the termination of service funding, but it does not include positions on taxes, budgetary discipline, or economic growth.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is youth mental health and the support services available within the education sector. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of free assistance provided by qualified school psychologists in order to tackle the mental health problems widely prevalent among young people.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of the existing policy (helpline 1226 for school psychologists). The speaker is operating in an oversight role, requiring accountability regarding the ministry's activities in promoting the service.
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