Depression

EAAD wants to speak up for those suffering from depression. Our initiatives include:

• The iFightDepression Tool, a guided online self-management tool for individuals suffering from depression.

• The EAAD Depression Info Website offering comprehensive information and advice on depression in many languages.

• The Community-Based 4-Level Intervention, targeting depression and suicidal behaviour. The four levels comprise training and cooperation with primary care providers, public relation campaigns, training of community facilitators and support for people with depression and their relatives.

• The European Patient Congress Depression, where people with depression and their relatives are provided with knowledge concerning depression and it's treatment by renowned experts, hear from people affected and their relatives on how to handle this severe illness and have the chance to connect with others affected.

EAAD is actively engaged in a variety of EU-funded research projects and practical initiatives, both past and present, with the aim to improve the care and self-management of people with depression. Examples are:

• Protecting Mental Health in Times of Change (MENTBEST)

• Modular Mental Health Toolbox (MentBox)

• EAAD-Best

• Established in 2008

• Three main aims:

  1. To improve the care of people with depression

  2. To prevent suicidal behaviour

  3. To be a strong voice for people affected by depression

• Network of partners across Europe, Canada, Chile, Africa, Australia (see Members)

• Fostering collaboration among scientific experts, healthcare providers, community representatives, people with lived experience, policymakers and other stakeholders