QBRI, a leading neuroscience-centric platform in Estonia, has been carefully selected by a consortium of influential Baltic stakeholders forming the Impact Valley Accelerator Programme, led by Katalista Ventures, Baltic Innovation Agency, Reach for Change, and Social Enterprise Estonia.

In the dynamic landscape of digital health, where innovation holds the promise of transforming mental health solutions using innovative technologies, a new regulatory player has taken center stage in Europe. The Digital Services Act (DSA), enacted by the European Union (EU), seeks to redefine the rules of engagement for companies operating in the online sectors.

Over 1 billion people worldwide are living with mental health disorders, according to the World Health Organization’s latest 2025 data. In the United States alone, 23.4% of adults—approximately 61.5 million people—experienced mental illness in 2024, with 5.6% experiencing serious mental illness that substantially impairs functioning. This represents one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, with mental health conditions ranking as the second leading cause of long-term disability globally.

Mental health conditions affect far more people than you might think. Over 1 billion people globally are living with mental health disorders, according to the World Health Organization’s latest data from September 2025. In the United States alone, 23.4% of adults—approximately 61.5 million people—experienced mental illness in the past year. Yet many suffer in silence, unaware of their condition or hesitant to seek help due to shame, stigma, or misinformation.