Defeat Depression Campaign
TitleDefeat Depression Campaign
ReferenceGB 2087 RCPSYCH/Q/1/1
Date
2001
Extent5 boxes
LanguageEnglish
Archival historyThe Defeat Depression Campaign was a five-year national campaign launched in January 1992 by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in association with the Royal College of General Practitioners.
The campaign had three broad aims:
1) To educate health professionals, particularly general practitioners, about recognition and management of depression.
2) To educate the general public about depression and the availability of treatment, in order to encourage people to seek help earlier.
3) To reduce the stigma associated with depression.
In order to take these activities forward, the Campaign established two major committees: The Management Committee, chaired by Professor Robin Priest, which had a broad membership, including psychiatrists and general practitioners and representatives of psychology, social work, nursing, carer and user organisations. This group overviewed the general running of the campaign and undertook the public education work and studies of public attitudes. The Scientific Advisory Committee, chaired by Professor Eugene Paykel, provided overall scientific advice and was responsible for evaluating the campaign.
The campaign had three broad aims:
1) To educate health professionals, particularly general practitioners, about recognition and management of depression.
2) To educate the general public about depression and the availability of treatment, in order to encourage people to seek help earlier.
3) To reduce the stigma associated with depression.
In order to take these activities forward, the Campaign established two major committees: The Management Committee, chaired by Professor Robin Priest, which had a broad membership, including psychiatrists and general practitioners and representatives of psychology, social work, nursing, carer and user organisations. This group overviewed the general running of the campaign and undertook the public education work and studies of public attitudes. The Scientific Advisory Committee, chaired by Professor Eugene Paykel, provided overall scientific advice and was responsible for evaluating the campaign.
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