About EAAD
Depression is one of the most prevalent disorders in the world. Yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD) is a membership organisation with more than 30 members in Europe, Canada, Chile, Australia, and Africa and further project partners.
EAAD was founded in 2008 by experts in the field of mental health. We now run or contribute to several research projects in Europe around depressive disorders and suicide prevention.
Optimal care and treatment for depression and suicide prevention are our main missions.
Our projects involve health care organisations, policy makers and private individuals. Engaging in community-based programmes, we aim to change the perception around mental disorders and ensure help is provided to everyone requiring it.
Board of EAAD directors
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hegerl
President EAAD
Dr. Ella Arensman
Vice-President EAAD
Dr. José Luis Ayuso Mateos
Treasurer EAAD
iFightDepression
The iFightDepression® website provides a whole host of information about depression in 22 different languages.
The online iFightDepression® tool is an accompanied self-management system created to support patients with mild to moderate depression in managing their symptoms themselves. There are more than 28,000 registered users and 3,400 registered medical professionals accompanying users (as of 06/2024). You can find a guide in your region here: https://guides.ifightdepression.com/
iFightDepression® helps you to:
- Test yourself by filling out the online test.
- Gather information about depression.
- Help yourself and become the manager of your condition.
Co-funded by the EU’s Health Programme, this is an EAAD brand and initiative.
More info about iFightDepression® is available here:
