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The European alliance against depression: A multilevel approach to the prevention of suicidal behavior

  • the European Alliance Against Depression Consortium
  • Leipzig University
  • KU Leuven
  • Hôpital René Dubos
  • Trimbos Institute, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction
  • VU University Medical Centre Amsterdam
  • Autonome Provinz Südtirol Amt für Gesundheitssprengel
  • NOVA University Lisbon
  • Semmelweis University
  • Insititute of Public Health of the Republic of Slovenia
  • University of Stirling
  • Pro Mente Tirol
  • Directorate of Health
  • Center Hospitalier de Luxembourg
  • University of Würzburg
  • Hospital de La Santa Creu I Sant Pau
  • Lapuan Psykiatrinen Poliklinikaa
  • Tallinn University

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Abstract

The European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) was formed in 2004 with funding from the European Commission. The EAAD, which is currently active in 17 countries, creates communitybased networks that use an evidence-based approach to improving care for depressed persons and preventing suicidality. This column describes the creation of EAAD and the cornerstone of the alliance, which is a shared multilevel approach that includes interventions on four levels: education of primary care physicians, a professional public relations campaign, training of community facilitators, and interventions with affected persons and high-risk groups. Several countries have expanded their original model program into other regions or nationwide.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)596-599
Number of pages4
JournalPsychiatric Services
Volume60
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2009

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