Leipzig / Frankfurt am Main, 06.11.2025 The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has identified the online programme iFightDepression® as a best practice intervention in the current report on the promotion and prevention of mental health. The guided self-management programme based on cognitive behavioural therapy helps people experiencing depression to better understand their illness and provides practical tools and guidance for everyday life. iFightDepression® is an offer of the European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) led by Prof. Ulrich Hegerl. Dissemination in Germany is carried out by the German Depression Relief and Suicide Prevention Foundation.

The European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) announces the official relaunch of the iFightDepression® (iFD) Tool, offering a newly updated and improved platform for individuals with mild to moderate depression. This self-management program has been developed to support users under the guidance of healthcare professionals. It now features refreshed content and technical enhancements for better user experience and accessibility.

The iFightDepression (iFD) tool is now available in Ukrainian language thanks to an initiative of the European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD).

The awareness website www.ifightdepression.com is now available in two West African languages, Wolof and Mandinka. The website is aimed at migrants living in Germany from Gambia and Senegal, West Africa.

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency recently promoted our iFightDepression Tool on their website.