EUROPEAN PATIENT CONGRESS DEPRESSION
When? 7 December 2024, 10:00 – 15:30 CET
Where? This is a virtual event, join from the comfort of your home
A loud voice for people with depressive illnesses
Depression is a severe and mostly recurrent illness affecting both the patient and their friends and family. Recent numbers show more than 7% of EU citizens suffering from chronic depression.
Depression can affect anyone. But depression is very treatable.
This congress will provide:
- Treatment and practical self-help advice from medical experts, researchers, patients and relatives
- Essential information on how to deal with suicidal tendencies
- A platform for the exchange of experiences and a safe space in which to learn from each other
- Many opportunities to ask questions
Join the first European Patient Congress Depression
- If you are suffering from depression and want expert advice
- If you want to hear from other patients and their loved ones
- If you would like to ask relevant questions in a safe space
- If you know someone who may be suffering from depression and you want to support them and your own well-being
- If you are not affected yourself but have an interest in the topic
Become part of a supportive community and boost your confidence by learning more about the many ways in which depression can be successfully managed.
Agenda
Our speakers
Hegerl
Prof. Ulrich Hegerl is a leading expert on depression and suicide prevention. He was the Director of the Psychiatry Clinic in Leipzig until 2019 and held the Senckenberg Distinguished Professorship at Goethe University Frankfurt from 2019 to 2024. He has over 30 years’ experience in mental health research and has published over 700 scientific papers.
Barbui
Corrado Barbui is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Verona, Italy, where he coordinates the activities of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation. He conducts clinical trials and implementation research on pharmacological and psychosocial interventions.
Valente
Tiago Valente is an endurance triathlete, mental health advocate, and entrepreneur. Founder of the NOSHAME Movement, he combines his professional background in product management with his passion for sports and men’s mental health advocacy, promoting open dialogue and fighting the stigma around depression among men and men’s mental health globally.
Heering
Henriëtte Dorothée Heering is a scientist-practitioner, currently working as a therapist for people experiencing a persistent depression. As a scientist she is embedded within the Dutch national organisation for suicide prevention. Dedicated to better mental health care, she aims to learn more on the perspectives of client and caregiver.
M.F.A.
Rafał Kłopotowski is a Peer and Family Support Specialist currently working at the Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology in Warsaw, Poland. At LifeRing Secular Recovery, he is a convenor of sobriety meetings for people with a dual diagnosis of drug and alcohol dependency, and mental health disorders.
Sandra
Sandra and Jan Albers both have extensive experience working in management positions for international companies and have lived in the UK and Germany. Sandra has been diagnosed with depression and has developed a bag of tools and routines to help her lead a happy and healthy life with Jan supporting her in many essential ways.
Ainsle
Australian born and based in Germany, Ainslie has over 20 years’ experience in government, not-for-profit and international settings. She is a skilled leader and consultant that collaborates with organisations to improve the lives of others. Ainslie is a strong advocate for mental health.
Dr Theodoros Koutsomitros
Dr Theodoros Koutsomitros is a Consultant Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist with specialist qualifications from the UK (UCL), Greece (ΑΠΘ), the Netherlands (Maastricht) and the USA (Harvard). He is the Secretary of the Psychotherapy section of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) and the Founder and Director of the Greek rTMS clinic at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Centre, the largest mental health center in Greece.
Register here
To register for the congress, please complete the two-step registration process: first, submit the form, then confirm your registration by clicking on the link sent to your email.
FAQ
The European Patient Congress Depression is a free online event designed to support and inform those affected by depression.
The congress focuses on supporting individuals on their journey to mental wellness, offering practical guidance, expert advice, and fostering an empathetic community. Attendees will have a safe space in which to ask questions. They will gain valuable insights into managing depression and confronting stigma.
It’s for people suffering from depression who want to learn more about their condition and its treatment and receive practical advice from both experts and those who have personally experienced depression. It’s also for relatives seeking guidance to support their loved ones and enhance their own well-being. Additionally, it’s open to anyone interested in understanding depression better and finding ways forward.
Yes, it’s completely free! To register, simply fill out the form on our website. After you submit the form, you'll need to confirm your registration by clicking on the link in the follow-up email we send you.
The congress will happen on 7th December 2024 between 10 am and 3.30 pm Central European Time (CET).
The congress will be held via Zoom.
You can join the sessions via Zoom. We will send the links to the event to registered participants before the congress. You have two options: you can install the Zoom app on your device for the best experience, or you can join directly through a web browser using the link provided, without needing to install the app.
No, you do not need to create an account to participate in the congress. Simply register and join the sessions through the Zoom links we provide you with before the event.
Absolutely! You will have the opportunity to ask questions during the sessions in writing via the Q&A function. There will be a dedicated time slot for discussions and asking questions on depression and related topics.
The congress will be conducted in English, and at this time, sessions will not be available in multiple languages. If it is more convenient for you to follow the talks and discussions by reading along, you can switch on the automated captions in Zoom (Instructions here).
No, you don’t need to have your camera turned on. You can choose to participate with your camera off if you prefer.
Yes, the event will be recorded (mainly for internal documentation purposes). Only short clips of speakers’ talks might be published online, but not the Q&A sessions and discussions.
