Session Profile: Liina Kersna
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
2025-02-17
Political Position
The political focus is on the implementation and effectiveness of social services, particularly mental health support for youth. The speaker expresses strong criticism regarding the Ministry's actions, citing insufficient public awareness campaigns and a potential decline in service quality. Their position is strongly oriented towards policy effectiveness, demanding adherence to professional standards.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the launch and operation of the school psychologists' helpline, referencing their previous direct involvement in its creation. They use the juxtaposition of data (low call numbers versus the widespread prevalence of mental health issues indicated by surveys) and emphasize the importance of qualified school psychologists in providing the service.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is straightforward and critical, employing logical argumentation based on contradictory figures. The speaker emphasizes their personal involvement in initiating the topic to give weight to their questions, and demands explanations from the Ministry regarding deficiencies in awareness campaigns.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is directed at the actions of the Ministry (or the Minister), specifically faulting them for inadequate public outreach and a potential decline in service quality. The criticism focuses on the concrete implementation and effectiveness of the policy, not on a personal level.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, covering the operation of the nationwide helpline for school psychologists and youth mental health issues more broadly. Specific regional topics are not discussed.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient Data
1 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker focuses intensely on a critical social issue: youth mental health and the urgent need for professional support. They stress that a free helpline, staffed by qualified psychologists, must be both accessible and widely known to young people.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on supervising the implementation and evaluating the effectiveness of the existing policy and program (the helpline for school psychologists). The speaker serves as the program's initiator and later as a critic regarding its actual operation, demanding better outreach from the Ministry.
1 Speeches Analyzed