Psychiatrist Viljard Veede emphasizes that there is no miracle cure for treating addictions and urges people to seek professional help to understand and address the causes of addiction, which are often related to mental well-being. (translated)
Study: two-thirds of Estonian teachers are considering leaving their profession due to high workload and low pay affecting their motivation and well-being. (translated)
Animal rights lawyer Farištamo Eller calls for an end to the treatment of animals as things and demands that their rights be recognized by law, emphasizing that in Estonia, insufficient attention is paid to animal welfare, and a march is organized to raise awareness about this and discuss the situation of animals. (translated)
The Estonian government has started discussions on the 2027 state budget and the budget strategy for the next four years, focusing on increasing people's welfare, maintaining economic growth, and investing in education and defense, while keeping in mind the reduction of the deficit and shaping the positions for the new European Union budget period. (translated)
Jaak Aaviksoo criticizes in the article the concept of educational reform, which sets as the goal of education the shaping of values and general competencies, arguing that this approach ignores practical school life, historical contexts, and questions whether defining broader, ideological values such as well-being and sustainability as the aim of education is effective or necessary. (translated)
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios admitted that he tested positive for cocaine in June and has been temporarily suspended from competitions by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), while also expressing remorse and a desire to focus on his well-being, as the past few years have been physically and mentally challenging for him due to injuries. (translated)
The Tallinn Administrative Court found that minors have the right to access their deceased father's dental documentation in order to initiate the process of locating his remains in Ukraine, after the Health and Welfare Information Systems Centre (TEHIK) refused to provide the data. (translated)
A disturbing incident occurred at the Sillamäe Rukkilille kindergarten, where a staff member forcefully grabbed a small boy by the face while the child cried for help, which has led to the police being notified, and the kindergarten director emphasized the importance of the children's well-being and safety. (translated)
Andrei Hvostov emphasizes that children's limited reading can harm their mental well-being, as literature provides essential knowledge and guidance for life, and calls for valuing the recommended literature in schools to help students cope with difficult works. (translated)
According to the study, the environmental behavior of tourists in Estonia can be more effectively regulated through better-organized cooperation among the various stakeholders in the tourism sector, making sustainable choices convenient and easy, while emphasizing that tourists must be able to enjoy their trip while also considering the well-being of the environment. (translated)
Extraordinary heat in Austria is causing difficulties in agriculture, forcing farmers to take cows from mountain pastures to slaughterhouses, as the prolonged drought has harmed crop growth and animal welfare. (translated)
Studies show that children's daily habits, including movement, sleep, and screen time, are strongly associated with their psychosocial well-being and body weight, especially in children with overweight or obesity problems, and regular physical activity supports their self-esteem and reduces the occurrence of health concerns. (translated)
A long-term study in Scotland shows that the home environment significantly affects the mental development of young people in the screen age more than previously thought, highlighting the importance of family relationships and screen content for the well-being of youth. (translated)
In the opinion article by Tartu University professors Margus Pedaste, Äli Leijen, and Rain Mikser, it is emphasized that the future goal of Estonian education should be the formation of values and general competencies to prepare young people to cope in a constantly changing world and to support both individual development and the well-being of society and the protection of the environment. (translated)
The study shows that visiting water bodies, especially active time spent in the water, improves mental well-being and helps reduce stress levels when people feel safe there. (translated)
Tiia Lister kritiseerib haridussüsteemi ja erivajadustega laste toetuse puudulikkust, rõhutades, et sisulised muudatused ja koostöö tugispetsialistidega on hädavajalikud, et tagada laste heaolu ja edukus koolikeskkonnas. #haridus #erivajadused #tugispetsialistid
Artiklis arutletakse Eesti tuuleelektrijaamade vastu peetava avaliku vaidluse üle, tuues esile vastaste hirme maastiku muutumise ja kohalike inimeste heaolu ohustamise kohta, samas märkides, et tuuleparkide olemasolu Eestis on juba veerand sajandi jagu ning keskendutakse küsimusele, kuhu ja millistel tingimustel uusi rajada, samuti alternatiivide hinnale. #tuulepark #Eesti #keskkond
Tanel Rebane veebruaris 2023 esitatud arvamusartiklis väljendab seisukohta, et Eesti teises pensionisambas olevaid sääste võiks kasutada kodulaenu tagatisena, et aidata noorte perede koduostu, kuid rõhutab, et sellise lahenduse juures tuleb hoolikalt kaaluda, kuidas vältida pensioniikkuse ohustumist ja tagada inimeste pikaajaline heaolu. #pensionivara #kodulaen #pensionisambad
Kristiina Luht, Sotsiaalministeeriumi ohvriabi poliitika juht, rõhutab artiklis, et ohvriabiteenuste vajadus püsib kõrge ja nende rahastamine on oluline investeering inimeste turvalisusesse ja ühiskonna heaolusse, rõhutades, et loobumine nendest teenustest ei ole võimalus. #ohvriabi #perevägivald #inimesteheaolu
Peep Lillemägi arvab, et Reformierakonna tulevik sõltub poliitilise tugevuse ja empaatia ühendamisest, rõhutades, et partei peab arvestama valijate ootustega ning prioritiseerima kaitsekulutusi, maksuotsuseid ja arukat arengut, et tagada riigi edasine heaolu ja stabiilsus. #reformierakond #valimised #poliitika
