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Welcome to EAAD

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The “European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD)” is an international network of experts with the aim to promote the care of depressed patients by initiating community-based intervention programmes in 17 European countries. EAAD is co-funded within the EC Public Health Programme until 2008.

Recent developments within EAAD

EC Green Paper on Mental Health
The European Commission (EC) adopted a Green Paper on Mental Health on 17 October 2005 designed to highlight the importance of mental well-being and develop a comprehensive EU strategy on mental health. The EC’s proposals for actions outlined in the Green Paper are part of the Commission’s follow-up to the WHO Ministerial Conference on Mental Health held in Helsinki in January 2005. The EAAD project is mentioned within the Green Paper as an example of a successful action to prevent suicide (see page 10). EC Green Paper on Mental Health

EAAD first winner of the European Health Forum Award

On 5 October 2007, the EAAD was named the winner of the European Health Forum Award at the European Health Forum Gastein, Austria (EHFG). The congress was attended by over 600 participants, reinforcing its role as the most important health policy event in the European Union.

Of the award, EHFG President Günther Leiner said, “This new accolade will distinguish health policy initiatives in Europe that contribute to tackling key challenges faced by public health services.” The award was quite competitive with almost 30 applications submitted and a shortlist of six finalists named. The winner was selected by a panel of public health experts of top health experts from across Europe. We are very honoured to receive such a prestigious award and now continue the work of the EAAD with renewed enthusiasm.

EHFG public health expert panel and Ulrich Hegerl

EHFG public health expert panel and Ulrich Hegerl, the head of the EAAD (2nd right)

EHFG press conference

EHFG press conference, Ulrich Hegerl

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Last update: 28.08.2008