The European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) is a scientific organisation that speaks up for patients affected by depression. We conduct research, raise awareness, and develop effective, evidence-based initiatives that improve access to care and treatment for depression and contribute to the prevention of suicidal behaviour. Our aim is to support people with depression and their relatives in their self-help efforts and to strengthen their autonomy.
The European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) is dedicated to supporting individuals living with depression. Our key objectives include:
Being a strong voice for people affected by depression
Improving access to care and treatment for depression and prevent suicidal behaviour
Raising public awareness and reducing stigma
Conducting research on effective interventions for depression and suicide prevention
Through collaboration and evidence-based strategies we strive to make a lasting impact.
EAAD is established as a non - profit organisation to fight depression and suicidal behaviour across Europe.
EAAD receives its first EU grant to implement and evaluate the Community-Based 4-Level Intervention in several European countries (OSPI-Europe).
EAAD receives EU funding to develop the iFightDepression® Tool.
With Universidad Austral de Chile joining, EAAD expands beyond Europe.
The EAAD Depression Info Website goes online providing information on depression in 22+ languages.
EAAD’s Community-Based 4-Level Intervention and iFightDepression® are identified as European best practice in mental health by the EU.
EAAD starts collaborations with African countries and provides an audio version version of the EAAD Depression Info Website in Mandinka and Wolof.
EAAD reacts to the war in Ukraine by offering the iFightDepression® Tool in Ukrainian and Russian. Further tool adaptations are completed in the context of the EU co-funded project MESUR.
EAAD starts the large MENTBEST Project, which extends interventions also to people with sub-diagnostic mental distress while focusing on vulnerable groups.
EAAD hosts the first European Patient Congress Depression.
EAAD launches the award - winning social media campaign At second glance.
EAAD partners with the band «Nightfall» to launch the initiative Metal Music Against Depression.
