1. European Depression Association

2. 2020 Depression The leading cause of disability worldwide after cardio-vascular diseases

3. 2004 Theme Countdown to 2020

4. Depression worldwide awareness campaign

5. Action To have the information To provide the means To act urgently

6. Mission To promote a day devoted to recognising the importance of depression across Europe

7. Needs Participation of local organisations Government involvement Media mobilisation Industry support

8. Who ? General practitioners Psychiatrists Health professionals Parent groups Patients associations The general public

9. What ? To attract the political world’s attention to the human, social and economic impact

10. With the help of everyone, we can defeat depression and its ravages We need your support. Come and join us !

11. Activities Press conferences (national and regional) Full press coverage of the « Day » Many regional and national activities such as conferences, mental health professionals meetings, information days etc…

12. Activities by country Belgium France Germany Italy Spain United Kingdom