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Focus on Mental Health Care Reforms in Europe: The European Alliance Against Depression: A Multilevel Approach to the Prevention of Suicidal Behavior

Dr. Hegerl and Ms. Wittenburg are affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Leipzig, Semmelweisstrasse 10, 04103 Leipzig, Germany (e-mail: ulrich.hegerl{at}medizin.uni-leipzig.de). The names and locations of the investigators in each partner country of the European Alliance Against Depression are listed in a box on the next page. Matt Muijen, M.D., Ph.D., is editor of this column.

the European Alliance Against Depression Consortium

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 community-based 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.

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