The Community-Based 4-Level Intervention targets depression and suicidal behaviour by running activities simultaneously on four levels:

• Primary care and mental health professionals

• General public

• Community facilitators

• Patients, high-risk groups and relatives

In 2022, a group of independent researchers (Linskens et al., 2022) found that the EAAD Community-Based 4-Level Intervention is the most promising way to prevent suicide in communities worldwide. It has been selected as Mental Health Best Practice by European Union Members states in 2019. Since then, it has been adopted and implemented in more than 120 regions in Germany, Europe and beyond.

The iFightDepressionⓇ Tool is a guided online self-management programme for individuals with mild to moderate depression. Guidance means that access is provided by a trained general practitioner or mental health professional who supports the patient in using the tool. The tool is available in 15 languages across 12 countries.

EAAD also offers the EAAD Depression Info Website, providing extensive information about the illness and its treatment options for different groups of people.

The European Patient Congress Depression is a free online event dedicated to supporting individuals affected by depression and promoting mental well-being.

The congress provides

• Treatment and practical self-help advice from medical experts, researchers, patients and relatives

• Essential information on how to deal with depression

• A platform for the exchange of experiences and a safe space in which to learn from each other

• Many opportunities to ask questions

The event fosters a sense of community and encourages open discussions around depression, combating stigma and enhancing understanding.